Location:
London, United Kingdom
Genres:
Government
Networks:
BBC
Description:
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Language:
English
Episodes
22/05/2026
5/22/2026
Sean Curran reports on the ballot for backbench MPs to get the chance to bring in their own laws and an inquiry into England's water supply issues finds the taps could run dry. Also, what are the Chiltern Hundreds and why can't MPs just quit their job like the rest of us?
Duration:00:28:10
21/05/2026
5/21/2026
Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the chancellor about measures to stem the economic effects of the Iran war.
Duration:00:28:04
20/05/2026
5/20/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
Duration:00:28:09
19/05/2026
5/19/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Duration:00:28:00
18/05/2026
5/18/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Duration:00:28:00
14/05/2026
5/14/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on a dramatic day at Westminster as the health secretary resigns and MPs ponder the prime minister's future.
Duration:00:28:05
13/05/2026
5/13/2026
Pomp and politics on King's Speech day.
Duration:00:28:01
29/04/2026
4/29/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Duration:00:28:07
28/04/2026
4/28/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Duration:00:28:12
27/04/2026
4/27/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on the latest developments in the Mandelson affair as MPs prepare to vote on whether the prime minister should face a parliamentary investigation into his conduct.
Duration:00:28:09
24/04/2026
4/24/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on the fall of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords and asks what's next for campaigners. Also - how MPs work as a pack on high-profile inquiries.
Duration:00:28:08
23/04/2026
4/23/2026
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little gives evidence to MPs on Lord Mandelson's security vetting.
Duration:00:28:10
22/04/2026
4/22/2026
Mandelson vetting row at PMQs.
Duration:00:28:04
21/04/2026
4/21/2026
Sean Curran reports as the Foreign Office former mandarin Olly Robbins answers questions about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador
Duration:00:28:17
20/04/2026
4/20/2026
Susan Hulme reports as the Prime Minister faces searching questions over the security vetting for Peter Mandelson.
Duration:00:28:03
17/04/2026
4/17/2026
Who blinks first? A former government chief whip reveals to Alicia McCarthy the tensions behind the scenes as ministers try to get new laws on the statute book before the end of the parliamentary session. Also, a professor outlines the benefits of AI and MPs search for ideas to encourage visitors to the UK to go beyond London.
Duration:00:28:09
16/04/2026
4/16/2026
Susan Hulme reports as ministers announce help with bills for more energy-intensive firms.
Duration:00:28:08
15/04/2026
4/15/2026
Sean Curran reports as Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over defence at Prime Minister's Questions.
Duration:00:28:11
14/04/2026
4/14/2026
Susan Hulme reports as MPs protest over plans to rein in repeat demonstrations. And, after two supply outages, a South East Water boss admits that his firm failed customers.
Duration:00:28:06
13/04/2026
4/13/2026
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the prime minister responds to the latest developments in the Iran war.
Duration:00:28:12