Today in Parliament
BBC Radio 4·Hosted by Alicia McCarthy, Sean Curran and Susan Hulme·8 episodes
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Today in Parliament is your daily window into Westminster. Tune in each weekday for 28 minutes of news, analysis, and features on the debates, votes, and political drama shaping Britain. Hosted by BBC journalists on the ground, it's essential listening for anyone who wants to understand what's actually happening in Parliament without getting lost in the details.
Episodes
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the Home Secretary updates MPs about the murder of Henry Nowak.
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs digest another tranche of the papers relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
Sean Curran reports on the ballot for backbench MPs to get the chance to bring in their own laws and an inquiry into England's water supply issues finds the taps could run dry. Also, what are the Chiltern Hundreds and why can't MPs just quit their job like the rest of us?
Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the chancellor about measures to stem the economic effects of the Iran war.
Alicia McCarthy reports on a dramatic day at Westminster as the health secretary resigns and MPs ponder the prime minister's future.
Alicia McCarthy reports on the latest developments in the Mandelson affair as MPs prepare to vote on whether the prime minister should face a parliamentary investigation into his conduct.
Alicia McCarthy reports on the fall of the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords and asks what's next for campaigners. Also - how MPs work as a pack on high-profile inquiries.
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little gives evidence to MPs on Lord Mandelson's security vetting.
Sean Curran reports as the Foreign Office former mandarin Olly Robbins answers questions about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador
Susan Hulme reports as the Prime Minister faces searching questions over the security vetting for Peter Mandelson.
Who blinks first? A former government chief whip reveals to Alicia McCarthy the tensions behind the scenes as ministers try to get new laws on the statute book before the end of the parliamentary session. Also, a professor outlines the benefits of AI and MPs search for ideas to encourage visitors to the UK to go beyond London.
Susan Hulme reports as ministers announce help with bills for more energy-intensive firms.
Sean Curran reports as Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over defence at Prime Minister's Questions.
Susan Hulme reports as MPs protest over plans to rein in repeat demonstrations. And, after two supply outages, a South East Water boss admits that his firm failed customers.
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the prime minister responds to the latest developments in the Iran war.
Susan Hulme with the latest debate on the assisted dying bill. Susan also reports on calls for an apology to unmarried mothers forced to give up their babies for adoption, and she's been speaking to an MP and physiotherapist about her trip to Ukraine to train staff treating those injured in the war.
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the health secretary about the news that resident doctors are going on strike again.
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster, as the Chancellor promises to help the poorest families with rising energy bills following the Iran war
Sean Curran reports as the prime minister is grilled by senior MPs on the Iran war, his relationship with Donald Trump and what the conflict might mean for the UK economy.
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs protest over cuts to overseas aid - and MPs examine the cost of rebuilding Parliament.
Alicia McCarthy reports as Health Secretary Wes Streeting updates MPs on an "unprecedented" meningitis outbreak and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper faces MPs questions over the crisis in the Middle East.
Susan Hulme examines the issues of voting for war, women in parliament and stablecoins.
David Cornock reports as the Security Minister unveils plans to protect political candidates from intimidation and abuse. Also, the newest MP - the Green Party's 'Hannah the Plumber' makes her maiden speech.
Sean Curran reports as MPs debate a controversial bill that would abolish some jury trials.
Alicia McCarthy reports as the Chancellor warns that the crisis in the Middle East could lead to price rises.
Alicia McCarthy reports as peers mark International Women's Day. MPs share their views ahead of the debate on jury trials. And is the Palace of Westminster falling down?
Susan Hulme reports as the Conservatives denounce the government's handling of the conflict in the Middle East and a minister updates MPs on plans to help Britons stranded there.
Sean Curran reports as MPs debate the US-Israeli war with Iran and the Prime Minister stands by decision not to involve the UK in the initial air strikes.
Alicia McCarthy reports on the Lords debate on assisted dying, and takes a look at how former Prince Andrew may be removed from the line of succession. And the problems for kinship carers, where the children they look after face a health emergency.
Sean Curran reports as MPs question the government about its agreement with the European Union on Gibraltar.
Susan Hulme reports on a fiery Prime Minister's Questions, with Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clashing over student loans.
Sean Curran reports as MPs call for the release of papers concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's role as trade envoy.
Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate proposals to overhaul the special educational needs system in England.
Susan Hulme reports on the future of the House of Lords, the textile industry and organised crime near you
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs confront the company which has left thousands of civil service pensioners without income.
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