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Boris Johnson Says Schools Must Stay Shut Until At Least 8 March
Boris Johnson Says Schools Must Stay Shut Until At Least 8 March
Coronavirus
The Prime Minister has told parents they must keep their children at home for at least another six weeks as "it will not be possible to reopen schools” after the February half-term.
Boris Johnson Confirms Travellers Returning From High Risk Countries Will Be Forced To Quarantine In Hotels For 10 Days
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms Travellers Returning From High Risk Countries Will Be Forced To Quarantine In Hotels For 10 Days
UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000 After 1,631 More Deaths Recorded In 24 Hours
Coronavirus
UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000 After 1,631 More Deaths Recorded In 24 Hours
Labour Defends Its Proposal To Vaccinate Teachers At Half-Term – Ahead Of Other Vulnerable Groups
Coronavirus
Labour Defends Its Proposal To Vaccinate Teachers At Half-Term – Ahead Of Other Vulnerable Groups
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After 'Monumental Mistakes' Claim
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After "Monumental Mistakes" Claim
Boris Johnson Said He Was 'Deeply Sorry For Every Life Lost' As UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Said He Was "Deeply Sorry For Every Life Lost" As UK Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 100,000
Tory MP Warns Children Are “Falling Out Of Society” As Pressure Mounts To Reopen Schools
Coronavirus
Tory MP Warns Children Are “Falling Out Of Society” As Pressure Mounts To Reopen Schools
The House Live

Live updates from Westminster and the latest insight from Parliamentarians and PoliticsHome members'

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Speaker introduces Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration
Education
By Madhvi Pankania
Speaker introduces Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration
While calls for help about child abuse increase, 600,000 vulnerable children remain invisible to the state
Coronavirus
By Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England
While calls for help about child abuse increase, 600,000 vulnerable children remain invisible to the state
The local response to Covid should shape the government’s response to future crises
Coronavirus
By Dr Simon Kaye
The local response to Covid should shape the government’s response to future crises
Connecting communities and histories: capturing the proud heritage of Jewish social and economic contributions to the UK Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
Connecting communities and histories: capturing the proud heritage of Jewish social and economic contributions to the UK
Be a light in the darkness: a new generation must stand up against atrocities
Communities
By Lord Pickles
Be a light in the darkness: a new generation must stand up against atrocities
The Ministerial Interests Bill will help combat rife Tory cronyism in Westminster
Political parties
By Owen Thompson MP
The Ministerial Interests Bill will help combat rife Tory cronyism in Westminster
Latest Live
18:25
27 Jan
A Leading Respiratory Illness Expert Says Not Locking Down In September Has Caused A "Man-Made" Coronavirus Disaster
17:19
27 Jan
Domestic Abuse Bill - EHRC second briefing
17:00
27 Jan
Government must commit to improving welfare of animals at slaughter, say vets
14:20
27 Jan
Boris Johnson Says Schools Must Stay Shut Until At Least 8 March
13:54
27 Jan
Boris Johnson Confirms Travellers Returning From High Risk Countries Will Be Forced To Quarantine In Hotels For 10 Days
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Vaccines Minister Says It's 'Far Too Early' To Book Summer Holidays
Coronavirus
Vaccines Minister Says It's "Far Too Early" To Book Summer Holidays
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi has warned off planning for summer holidays, while an announcement is expected today on whether people will be required to formally quarantine on entering the UK.
Wanting Children Back In School Does Not Make You A Lockdown Sceptic, MPs Warn
Coronavirus
Wanting Children Back In School Does Not Make You A Lockdown Sceptic, MPs Warn
The push to get children back into the classroom should not be seen as part of ‘anti-lockdown’ scepticism, a senior Tory has warned.
Almost Four Out Of Five Over-80s Have Received A Covid Vaccine But Lockdown Must Continue, Matt Hancock Says
Coronavirus
Almost Four Out Of Five Over-80s Have Received A Covid Vaccine But Lockdown Must Continue, Matt Hancock Says
The Health Secretary said one in nine adults in the UK had now received the jab, but warned the NHS was still under "intense pressure" following surging hospitalisations.
What Quarantine Hotels Cost In Other Countries As UK Scheme Looks Likely To Get Go Ahead
Coronavirus
What Quarantine Hotels Cost In Other Countries As UK Scheme Looks Likely To Get Go Ahead
“Quarantine hotels” for overseas visitors to the UK are expected to be approved tomorrow. Similar measures in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong cost up to £2,600.
Government Challenged To Explain Its Schools Reopening Plan As 'Dismayed' MPs Warn They Cannot Stay Closed Until Easter
Coronavirus
Government Challenged To Explain Its Schools Reopening Plan As "Dismayed" MPs Warn They Cannot Stay Closed Until Easter
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is expected to announce this week that schools will not reopen immediately after the February half term.
The UK Is A “Long, Long Way” From Lifting Tough Coronavirus Restrictions, Matt Hancock Says
Coronavirus
The UK Is A “Long, Long Way” From Lifting Tough Coronavirus Restrictions, Matt Hancock Says
Those hoping for lockdown measures to be eased soon have had their hopes dashed this morning after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK was still a "long, long way" from being able to lift the toughest measures.
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Boris Johnson Confirms Travellers Returning From High Risk Countries Will Be Forced To Quarantine In Hotels For 10 Days
Boris Johnson Confirms Travellers Returning From High Risk Countries Will Be Forced To Quarantine In Hotels For 10 Days
Coronavirus
The Ministerial Interests Bill will help combat rife Tory cronyism in Westminster
The Ministerial Interests Bill will help combat rife Tory cronyism in Westminster
By Owen Thompson MP
Political parties
Be a light in the darkness: a new generation must stand up against atrocities
Be a light in the darkness: a new generation must stand up against atrocities
By Lord Pickles
Communities
A Leading Respiratory Illness Expert Says Not Locking Down In September Has Caused A 'Man-Made' Coronavirus Disaster
A Leading Respiratory Illness Expert Says Not Locking Down In September Has Caused A "Man-Made" Coronavirus Disaster
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After 'Monumental Mistakes' Claim
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After "Monumental Mistakes" Claim
Coronavirus
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Tory MP Warns Children Are “Falling Out Of Society” As Pressure Mounts To Reopen Schools
Coronavirus
Tory MP Warns Children Are “Falling Out Of Society” As Pressure Mounts To Reopen Schools
A Conservative MP and former teacher has expressed fear of irreparable damage being done to children’s wellbeing with schools closed as a result of coronavirus measures.
Wanting Children Back In School Does Not Make You A Lockdown Sceptic, MPs Warn
Coronavirus
Wanting Children Back In School Does Not Make You A Lockdown Sceptic, MPs Warn
The push to get children back into the classroom should not be seen as part of ‘anti-lockdown’ scepticism, a senior Tory has warned.
Maiden Voyages – Eddie Hughes Takes Flight
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages – Eddie Hughes Takes Flight
Continuing Patrick Kidd's series looking back at memorable maiden speeches...
The House LiveAll
MPs must vote against ‘licence to kill’ Bill
Home affairs
By Alistair Carmichael MP
MPs must vote against ‘licence to kill’ Bill
The Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill still gives far too many public bodies sweeping powers to grant total legal immunity for informants to commit crimes.
180 years on from the founding of modern Hong Kong, what is her future?
Foreign affairs
By Lord Hunt of Kings Heath and Andrew Gwynne MP
180 years on from the founding of modern Hong Kong, what is her future?
Tuesday 26th January marks 180 years of Hong Kong’s association with Great Britain. Despite having a complicated past, the city was built on principles of internationalism, liberal trade and entrepreneurial spirit. It grew to become a global financial centre and a beacon of freedom and globalization in the East.
We need to think right now about what the Commons should look like after the pandemic is over
Culture
By James Gray MP
We need to think right now about what the Commons should look like after the pandemic is over
Parliament must review the best innovations offered by the latest technologies – or it risks a blind return to the old ways
We are determined to learn the lessons of the Gemma White report, and support all MPs and their staff through Covid and beyond
Coronavirus
By Chris Sear
We are determined to learn the lessons of the Gemma White report, and support all MPs and their staff through Covid and beyond
These difficult times may continue for some time, but we will continue to strive to make sure Members and their staff feel supported no matter what challenges arise.
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LISTEN: IFSAPPG Post-Brexit Roundtable
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Brexit
Alzheimer's Society responds to latest ONS figures on Covid-19 deaths in care homes
By Alzheimer’s Society
Coronavirus
RCEM welcomes NHSE pledge to collect covid-19 vaccination ethnicity data
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Coronavirus
Alzheimer's Society responds to latest vaccine figures
By Alzheimer’s Society
Health
GGF issues revised guidance on house selling during lockdown in England
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Coronavirus
Rail industry responds to East West Rail and Northumberland line progress
By Railway Industry Association
Transport