The UK Parliament works on behalf of its citizens to check and challenge the work of government, make/shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues. It is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Decisions by either House must be approved by the other before they become law.
In the House of Commons, four Cabinet Ministers face questions on Gaza, the Diego Garcia military base and British Indian Ocean Territory, people smuggling, grooming gangs and employment numbers. MPs debate two e-petitions on indefinite leave to remain and the Sir David Amess summer adjournment. The Assisted Dying Bill has its Second Reading and the Chancellor and Defence Secretary appear before select committees. In the Lords, peer scrutiny continues on bills on renters’ rights and bus services while MPs debate Statutory Instruments on media mergers, murder sentencing and energy costs, and an Order to facilitate earlier prisoner deportation. Lisa Nandy appears before the Culture Committee and Lord Hermer before the Constitution Committee.
There’s also a chance for the public to see the work of MPs in action during open days at the Palace of Westminster. You can watch the full proceedings live on parliament tv. Each stage of a bill gives legislators structured opportunities to consider its contents, voice their opinions and suggest amendments. This provides a thorough examination of the bill to ensure that it is fully understood before it becomes law.