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Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
On Tuesday @1parlicounsel interviewed @CommonsLeader for Parliament week. The session gave us an insight into the Leaders work in the House of Commons and the vital role civil servants play in parliament. Thank you to all those who attended #UKPW25
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
Lucy Powell on the timetable and scope of her plans to modernise the Commons.
Lucy Powell on @PolInsideOut speaking to @GloriaDePiero and @JonAshwort.
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Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
There's still time to submit evidence to the House of Commons Modernisation Committee inquiry into making Parliament more accessible and easier to understand.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 9 May.
ALT Modernisation Committee. Inquiry: Access to the House of Commons and its procedures. The deadline for submissions is 9 May 2025.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
Happy International Women's Day!
Today we're celebrating the 263 women MPs currently serving in the House of Commons, many of whom are captured here. They make up 40% of the total number of MPs today, the highest number in the UK's history.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
I welcome this important Standards Committee inquiry into MPs outside interests. We tightened the rules for MPs in our first days in office, but have a commitment to go further. An MP's priority must be first and foremost to serve their constituents. independent.co.uk/news/uk/mp…
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
As part of UK Parliament Week, Leader of the House of Commons @LucyMPowell and House of Lords @LadyBasildon teamed up for a Q&A session, sharing insights into the workings of Parliament and their unique roles in both Houses.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
Shubh Diwali to everyone across the UK and around the world celebrating 🪔
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating across the UK, I wish you and your family a joyful celebration.
This is a time of coming together, abundance and welcome, and a moment to fix our eyes on the light which always triumphs over the darkness.
ALT Prime Minister Keir Starmer walking out the door of 10 Downing Street, lighting a diya as he hosts reception to celebrate Diwali.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
The House of Commons Modernisation Committee has today launched a call for views on:
•Driving up standards
•Improving culture and working practices
•Reforming Parliamentary procedures
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
The newly set up Modernisation Committee met for the first time yesterday, Lucy Powell MP, the Committee Chair and @CommonsLeader spoke to us about the Committee's aims.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
This morning, Leader of the House of Commons @LucyMPowell was interviewed about the Government’s ambitious plans for the King’s Speech.
This legislative programme is the down payment on the change people across the UK voted for.
@CommonsLeader
ALT Lucy Powell MP being interviewed by David Wood outside Broadcasting House
ALT Lucy Powell MP being interviewed by Trevor Phillips. Behind them is the London skyline with a view of Parliament. They sit at a table with the Sunday Morning with Trevor Philips logo on the front of the table.
ALT Lucy Powell MP stands in front of a microphone and looks into a camera in front of Broadcasting House.
ALT A wide shot of behind the scenes of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Lucy Powell MP and Laura Kuenssberg sit in red chairs to the left of the shot. To the right of the shot, various crew members including a camera operator are pointed toward Lucy and Laura.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
Know His Majesty will meet this news with duty, courage and cheerfulness. As the statement shows, he will be thinking of others.
I join with the many sending him good wishes for his treatment.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
The Safety of Rwanda Bill is the toughest immigration legislation ever introduced to Parliament.
It has now passed its second reading.
Today’s vote is an important step forward. We will do what is needed to stop the boats.
ALT Graphic with text that reads: The Safety of Rwanda Bill moves forward
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
My message to ladder climbers and outsiders at today’s @UKYP:
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
In today’s business questions, many members raised concerns about Islamophobia and antisemitism. I shared one story. Hate always fails; humanity always prevails.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
🗣️ BREAKING: The Illegal Migration Bill has passed Parliament and will become law.
People coming to the UK illegally will have no right to stay and will be returned to their own country or a safe third country. They will be prevented from misusing modern slavery protections and making spurious challenges to frustrate removal.
ALT Graphic with title ‘Illegal Migration Bill Passed’.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
It was wonderful to be there and say thank you!
We were honoured to be joined by esteemed guests last night, including @PennyMordaunt and Deputy Chief of Mission Matthew Palmer from @USAinUK to celebrate the British American special relationship in Veteran Care.
In the presence of Friends of the Royal Hospital from both sides of the Atlantic, it was a remarkable occasion to stand shoulder to shoulder, commemorate the 4th of July, and reaffirm our unwavering connection as independent nations and steadfast allies.
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
Our Annual General Meeting this afternoon, chaired by @CommonsSpeaker, was a chance to look back at the successes of the previous year and share opportunities to engage with upcoming projects and activities.
Thank you to @PennyMordaunt, @CPJElmore and @MariaMillerUK.
#CPAUK
Leader of the House of Commons retweeted
As a nation we’ve never trained enough people to work in healthcare.
This is the NHS’s plan to change that and we are backing it.
Train more, retain more, reform more.
Thank you to all who worked on it.
(See my regular ICB updates for more immediate improvements.)
Here’s a summary of the plan:
