The Palace of Westminster - UK Parliament
WEBWestminster Hall is the oldest building on the Parliamentary estate. It has played a central role in 900 years of British history, with the major institutions of the British state having grown up directly around it. St Stephen's Chapel is …
Visit - UK Parliament
WEBWe run a programme of talks and events throughout the year on a range of subjects including Big Ben and how UK Parliament works. Visitors are welcome to watch debates and committee hearings in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The Parliamentary Archives are open again and free to access but you will need to …
Big Ben - UK Parliament
WEBBig Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. That iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet. Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster. Here we tell Big Ben's historic story in words and images.
Tours - UK Parliament
WEBTours. We offer a range of tours which enable you to see inside one of the world's most famous buildings and find out about the work of UK Parliament. Most tours can be booked online or by visiting our ticket office. We recommend you book in advance for the best value and to guarantee entry on the day. Read our i nformation on pricing.
Facts and figures: Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower - UK Parliament
WEBThe Elizabeth Tower . Imagine 21 London buses sitting on top of each other. That’s the height of the Elizabeth Tower. 11 floors. 96 metres.. I t’s a long climb to the top. 292 steps to the clock faces and 334 steps to the Belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs.. Climb another 65 steps and you reach the Ayrton Light, the lantern that shines when the House s of Parliament are sitting.
News from UK Parliament
WEBSep 9, 2024 · House of Commons rises for conference recess. The House of Commons rose for conference recess on Thursday 12 September and will next sit on Monday 7 October. 12 September 2024. Latest news from Parliament, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Committees.
House of Lords - UK Parliament
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. In July 65 years ago, the first life peers were announced following the passage of the Life Peerages Act 1958, paving the way for House of Lords members from a range of backgrounds, including the first women.
Magna Carta - UK Parliament
WEBMagna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself. In 2015 the Houses of Parliament, along with the people ...
Prime Minister's Questions - UK Parliament
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, gives MPs the chance to question the Prime Minister. PMQs takes place at midday every Wednesday when the Commons is sitting. Watch PMQs live every Wednesday on Parliament TV. Find out more about PMQs.
UK Parliament
WEBSep 11, 2024 · ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords. Similar to annunciator screens on the Parliamentary estate, it provides constantly updated information on what's happening in both chambers. We're having some trouble connecting to …