House of Commons - UK Parliament
The UK public elects 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and propose new laws, and can scrutinise government policies by asking ministers questions about current issues either in …
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Find out what’s on today at the House of Commons and House of Lords. Track current bills, keep up with committees, watch live footage and follow topical issues.
News from UK Parliament
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Obesity statistics - House of Commons Library
Jan 12, 2023 · Obesity statistics - full PDF report (9 MB , PDF) Download full report. 26% of adults in England are obese and a further 38% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK.
Changes to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024
The Minister for Legal Migration announced in December 2023 that “those already in the Skilled work route, and applications made before the rules change, will not be subject to the new £38,700 salary threshold when they change employment, extend, or settle”.
The House of Commons Library
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Members of the House of Commons - UK Parliament
Find out what’s on today at the House of Commons and House of Lords. Track current bills, keep up with committees, watch live footage and follow topical issues.
Work of the House of Commons - UK Parliament
The House of Commons is the publicly elected chamber of Parliament. Members of the Commons debate the big political issues of the day and proposals for new laws.
State of the parties - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament
Nearly all MPs are members of political parties. The list below details the composition of the House of Commons, which is made up for a total of 650 seats, based on the number of MPs in each party. If an MP is not a member of a political party, they are known as an 'Independent'.
The two-House system - UK Parliament
The business of Parliament takes place in two Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government (scrutiny), and debating current issues.