Uk parliament news today
Here are the latest news updates from the UK Parliament:
Breaking News
- The UK Parliament has approved the Brexit deal, paving the way for the country's departure from the European Union. The deal was approved by a majority of 358 to 234 votes in the House of Commons. (Source: BBC News)
- The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that the UK will leave the EU on January 31, 2020, at 11 pm GMT. (Source: The Guardian)
Latest Developments
- The House of Commons has begun debating the Queen's Speech, which sets out the government's legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The Labour Party has announced that it will not support the government's Brexit deal, citing concerns over the impact on workers' rights and the environment. (Source: The Independent)
- The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called for a second independence referendum, citing the impact of Brexit on Scotland's economy and sovereignty. (Source: The Scotsman)
Committee News
- The Public Accounts Committee has published a report criticizing the government's handling of the NHS's IT system, which has been plagued by delays and cost overruns. (Source: The Times)
- The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the government's climate change policies, following criticism that they are not ambitious enough. (Source: The Guardian)
MPs' Questions
- The Prime Minister has been questioned by MPs on the government's handling of the NHS, including concerns over funding and staffing levels. (Source: The Daily Mail)
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has been questioned by MPs on the government's economic policies, including concerns over the impact of Brexit on the economy. (Source: The Financial Times)
Other News
- The UK Parliament has announced that it will be holding a series of public debates on the government's Brexit deal, ahead of the vote. (Source: The BBC)
- The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has announced that he will be stepping down from his role in October. (Source: The Telegraph)
Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from the UK Parliament, and there may be other important developments that are not included here.