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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 11h

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 11h

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 13h

It’s the Crime & Policing Bill – a hefty 429 pages (that’s +112 since its Commons debut).

Heading for its 2nd Reading in the Lords on Thursday.

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 13h

Pop quiz for Parliament-watchers 👀

What’s the longest Bill of this session?
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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 16h

Answer: they’re all giving evidence to Select Committees — and so feature in our next Parliament Matters Bulletin.

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 16h

Spot the connection 👀

@simoncalder.bsky.social, Fawzia Koofi, @helenmiller.bsky.social, @danneidle.bsky.social, Finnish and Estonian Embassies, Alistair Carns MP, @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social & James Murray MP

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 17h

Parliament returns on Monday.

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 5d

🎧 What happens when the most powerful person in the country suddenly… isn’t?
With Margaret Thatcher’s centenary approaching, and her legacy still dividing the Tory faithful, we talk to @expremiers.bsky.social about his new book exploring her life and politics after No 10.

Former Prime Ministers: The role of Parliament in life after No 10 - Parliament Matters podcast, Episode 109

In this episode, we speak with Peter Just, author of a new book, Margaret Thatcher: Life After Downing Street. Peter explores how Thatcher reinvented herself after her departure to maintain her…

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 8d

🎧 PODCAST - Former Prime Ministers: The role of Parliament in life after No 10

We talk to @expremiers.bsky.social about his new book on Margaret Thatcher's time after No 10, and about how other ex-PMs have spent their parliamentary afterlife.

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Parliament Matters: A podcast about the institution at the heart of our democracy

Join two of the UK’s leading parliamentary experts, Mark D’Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies…

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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 12d

Did you hear @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social on @hansardsociety.bsky.social's Parliament Matters podcast a few weeks ago?

The episode was about Prime Minister's Questions, including France and Canada's experimentation with PMQs and why it may be time to retire the 'engagements' question.

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Prime Minister's Questions: Westminster's weekly gladiatorial combat

Every Wednesday at noon, the House of Commons chamber comes alive with Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), the loudest, most theatrical half-hour in British politics. To some it’s democratic…

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 15d

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 15d

LATEST PODCAST | What are the Usual Channels? A short history of Westminster whipping

We talk to @sebwhale.bsky.social about his new book, pulling back the curtain on one of Westminster's most notorious elements: the Whips.

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What are the Usual Channels? A short history of Westminster whipping - Parliament Matters podcast, Episode 108

In this episode, we talk to political journalist Seb Whale about his new book, The Usual Channels, which reveals the hidden world of Westminster’s whips. Seb charts how party discipline has evolved –…

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Ruth Fox @ruthfox.bsky.social · 17d

1/ Concerns are rising in Westminster over the Chagos deal and the UK’s trade agreements with the US, EU & India.

If we want better economic, trade and foreign-policy decisions, MPs need the tools – and the will – to hold government to account. 👇

UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 17d

Today's free, online event is now starting!

Join Lord (Peter) Goldsmith, @arabellalaw.bsky.social and @clareadamsonmsp.bsky.social to discuss how the UK's parliaments should scrutinise international agreements.

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The Constitution Unit. How should the UK's parliaments scrutinise international agreements? 24 September 2025, 1:00pm–2:00pm. Lord (Peter) Goldsmith KC (Chair of the International Agreements Committee and former Attorney General). Arabella Lang (Head of Public Law at the Law Society and Visiting Fellow at the University of Essex). Clare Adamson MSP (SNP MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, and Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee). Chair: Lisa James (Senior Research Fellow at the Constitution Unit).

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 18d

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 18d

BLOG | Treaty scrutiny: addressing the accountability gap

In this guest blog, chair of @HLIntAgreements Lord Goldsmith KC outlines the Committee’s new report calling for stronger parliamentary oversight of treaties.

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Treaty scrutiny: addressing the accountability gap

In this guest blog, Lord Goldsmith KC, Chair of the House of Lords International Agreements Committee (IAC), sets out the findings of the Committee’s latest report urging reform of Parliament's…

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 21d

🎙️ NEW: Peers back the #AssistedDying Bill at 2nd Reading...then hit pause.

A new Lords select committee will now gather evidence before clause-by-clause scrutiny.

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 22d

Our briefing breaks down:
• Day 1 highlights & why they matter today
• Who’s speaking in today’s debate
• Key motions & amendments for decision
• What a possible select committee could mean for the #AssistedDying Bill’s next stages
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Assisted dying bill: What will happen at Second Reading on Friday 19 September?

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - the Bill to legalise assisted dying - has passed through the House of Commons and now reached the House of Lords. A rare two-day Second Reading debate…

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 22d

It's a big day for the #AssistedDying Bill as the House of Lords decides on its Second Reading. Thanks to @politico.eu for sharing our briefing on today’s speakers, votes & amendments in their London Playbook newsletter.

Link to the briefing is in the post below. 👇

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 23d

UPDATE - Assisted dying bill: what will happen at tomorrow's debate?

Following a compromise deal to establish a select committee to consider the bill, we've updated our blog on what to expect at tomorrow's debate.

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Assisted dying bill: What will happen at Second Reading on Friday 19 September?

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - the Bill to legalise assisted dying - has passed through the House of Commons and now reached the House of Lords. A rare two-day Second Reading debate be...

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 24d

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 24d

BLOG | What will happen at this Friday's assisted dying bill debate?

With the Second Reading debate resuming this Friday, we explain the motions and amendments on which the House of Lords will vote, and how these may impact later stages.

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Assisted dying bill: What will happen at Second Reading on Friday 19 September?

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 25d

This afternoon, SNP MP @kirstysnp.bsky.social will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill to remove the two-child limit on universal credit.

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill and how do they become law? Our guide explains 🔽

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 25d

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 25d

TUESDAY: What's coming up in Parliament today?

🟢 Sentencing Bill (Second Reading)
🚨 Emergency debate on Lord Mandelson's removal
🔴 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Committee)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ten Minute Rule Bill on two-child cap

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 26d

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