Meg has been a tremendous force for both public understanding of Parliament and constitutional reform.
I'm sure the Unit will continue to thrive in Alan and Tom's capable hands!
The Government has tabled the motion naming this session's 13 sitting Fridays for Private Member's Bills.
4 September
11 September
16 October
13 November
27 November
4 December
15 January (2027)
29 January
5 February
26 February
5 March
12 March
19 March
Matthew England
Matthew England
Whatever the political drama, Parliament still needs a new session, the King needs to read the Speech, and the constitutional machinery must roll on.
Our guide explains the traditions & procedures behind tomorrow’s State Opening and King’s Speech.👇
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I'm thrilled to be taking over as Director of the Constitution Unit next month. Amid many challenges to democracy, our work remains vital.
But, gosh, it's daunting to try to fill Meg Russell's shoes! She has been a terrific Director for over a decade, and will be an incredibly hard act to follow.
EVIDENCE | Dynamic alignment with EU rules
We recently submitted evidence to @LordsEUCom examining the constitutional and parliamentary implications of dynamic alignment with EU law, in anticipation of the EU Reset Bill.
Read our submission below 🔽
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Our evidence on dynamic alignment with EU rules has been published by the House of Lords European Affairs Committee. Our submission looks at the possible forms that dynamic alignment might take, the…
What chance do supporters of assisted dying have of reviving the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill? Their bill lapsed when parliament was prorogued at the end of last month. But could they now use the Parliament Act 1911 to bypass the House of Lords?
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Joshua Rozenberg
Alan Renwick
Later today the Procedure Committee is hearing from a Conservative Shadow Minister and the Lib Dem Chief Whip on Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs).
The Hansard Society submitted evidence to this inquiry – here’s what we found 🧵
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BRIEFING | Assisted dying bill: How could the Parliament Act be used?
With a new session next week, there is much speculation about the assisted dying bill's return and the potential use of the Parliament Act.
Our new briefing looks at the procedures and challenges involved. 🧵
PODCAST | The £5m question: Who funds our politicians?
In our latest episode, we are joined by @duncanhames.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social to discuss whether the current transparency regime is working and the merits of a cap on donations.
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'Can the assisted dying bill be brought back? It’s possible – but supporters face four challenges'
New piece by me for @uk.theconversation.com on the assisted dying bill in the new parliamentary session (starts Weds) - including use of the Parliament Acts.
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