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From Office of the Leader of the House of Commons (OLHC)
  • First Parliamentary Counsel appointed: Elizabeth Gardiner

    Elizabeth Gardiner has been appointed as the First Parliamentary Counsel and new Permanent Secretary for the Government in Parliament Group.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MPs to debate proposals for fair votes for English laws

    The government has tabled updated proposals for English votes for English laws ahead of a House of Commons debate and vote later today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Petitions Committee offers the public a platform to press government and Commons for action

    The House of Commons and the government have launched a new website for members of the public to start or sign petitions online.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • English veto brings balance and fairness to Parliament

    The government has published proposed changes which would give English and Welsh MPs a veto over devolved matters which only affect them.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New Parliament conference: Chris Grayling speech

    Chris Grayling, Leader of the House of Commons, spoke about the government's legislative programme at The New Parliament conference.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • VE Day: events and general information

    This page provides general information and lists events taking place throughout the 3-day weekend marking the 70th anniversary of VE Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

    A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague launches new Women, Peace and Security Centre at LSE

    William Hague and Angelina Jolie Pitt spoke at the launch of the new Women, Peace and Security Centre at the London School of Economics (LSE).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict Report published

    William Hague, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, announced the report's publication.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague calls for a stronger international response to the use of sexual violence in Iraq

    William Hague met Gordon Campbell, the Canadian High Commissioner to the UK, to discuss the use of sexual violence by ISIL in Iraq.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministerial appointments: November 2014

    Ministerial changes at the Home Office, Department for International Development and for Government Whips.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Humanising hell: our restless conscience and the search for peace - 2014 One People Oration

    For the WW1 centenary, William Hague spoke on how preventing conflict and improving the condition of humanity must always be Britain’s vision.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hague welcomes South Sudan commitment to tackling sexual violence

    The South Sudan Government and UN Special Representative commit to an action plan on tackling conflict related sexual violence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Canada respond to sexual violence by ISIL in Iraq

    UK and Canada announce joint mission to Iraq to support survivors of sexual violence by ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague hosts NATO discussion on women’s participation in conflict resolution

    Hague: "I welcome NATO’s leadership on this agenda and I look forward to working with Mari Skåre to turn commitments into practical action."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hague and Jolie welcome DRC Army Action Plan on Sexual Violence

    The Democratic Republic of Congo government has launched the first Action Plan for the Congolese Army on tackling Sexual Violence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague condemns sexual violence in Iraq

    The Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict made a statement on reports of sexual violence and slavery by ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government's legislative programme 2014 to 2015

    Leader of the House of Commons the Rt Hon Andrew Lansley lists the 11 Bills that were announced at yesterday's State Opening of Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Legislation in the 2013 to 2014 session of Parliament

    Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal, the Rt Hon Andrew Lansley, announced bills that received Royal Assent in 2013 to 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • State Opening of Parliament 2014: amended date

    The Leader of the House of Commons has announced a change to the State Opening of Parliament. It will be on 4 June 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government