Culture & Community

General debate on Windrush Day 2026

A backbench debate marking Windrush Day 2026, which commemorates the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush in 1948 and the subsequent migration of Caribbean workers to post-war Britain. The debate will reflect on the historical significance of Caribbean migration, the contributions of the Windrush generation, and contemporary issues affecting British citizens of Caribbean heritage—particularly the Windrush scandal of 2017–18, when the Home Office wrongly detained and deported British citizens who had arrived as children. The discussion may cover immigration policy, citizenship rights, and the legacy of systemic discrimination.

Women and Equalities (including Topical Questions)

Oral questions to the Women and Equalities Department cover the government's work on gender equality, women's rights, and equalities issues across public policy. The session includes topical questions, allowing MPs to raise urgent or current issues affecting women and equalities groups. This is a routine opportunity for scrutiny of the department's progress on equal pay, workplace discrimination, support for vulnerable groups, and implementation of equalities legislation.

Future of public libraries in Bournemouth Eas

Tom Hayes, Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has secured a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries in his constituency. The debate will explore the state of library services in Bournemouth East and the challenges they face, likely including funding pressures, usage patterns, and the role of libraries in community provision. Westminster Hall debates allow backbench MPs to raise local or national issues for discussion with relevant ministers, though they do not lead to binding votes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the publication of the Media Green Paper

An urgent question about the government's publication of a Media Green Paper, a consultation document setting out policy priorities for the media sector. The question, tabled by Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston, seeks a statement from the Culture Secretary on the contents and implications of the paper, which will likely address regulation of broadcasters, digital platforms, press standards, and the future of public service media.

Regulation of the use of euthanasia in dog and animal shelters

A Westminster Hall debate on whether dog and animal shelters should face new rules governing when and how they use euthanasia. The debate will examine the current lack of standardised regulation, animal welfare concerns, and whether tighter controls or guidelines are needed to reduce unnecessary culling while balancing shelter capacity and resources.

Women and Equalities Committee: Work of the Minister for Women and Equalities (2026-27)

The Women and Equalities Committee will examine the work and priorities of the Minister for Women and Equalities during 2026–27. This oral evidence session allows MPs to scrutinise how the government is addressing gender equality, discrimination law, and equalities policy across the civil service and wider society.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: The Peter May Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on the Peter May Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). The ICRIR is a legacy mechanism established to provide information about killings during the Northern Ireland conflict. The May Review examines how well the commission is functioning and whether changes are needed to improve access to information and support for victims and survivors.

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: To consider the Clergy Conduct Measure (HC 221)

The Commons will consider the Clergy Conduct Measure, a piece of delegated legislation governing the conduct and discipline of clergy members. This is a technical scrutiny of rules that set standards and procedures for handling misconduct within the church hierarchy, likely covering investigation, complaint handling, and sanctions.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will take oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review. The Royal Charter is the constitutional document that governs the BBC's structure, funding, and public purpose. This evidence session is part of Parliament's oversight of how the BBC should operate in the coming decade, covering questions about the licence fee, editorial independence, and the Corporation's role in the digital age.

Culture, Media and Sport (including Topical Questions)

Oral questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, including topical questions on issues affecting the cultural, media, and sporting sectors. This is a regular accountability mechanism where MPs quiz ministers on departmental policy, funding decisions, and sector challenges.

Women and Equalities Committee: Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women

The Women and Equalities Committee will hear oral evidence on barriers preventing girls and women from entering and progressing in sport. The inquiry examines not just participation but pathways into coaching, management, and professional roles within the sports sector. The evidence session will explore structural obstacles, funding gaps, and systemic inequalities that limit female representation across sports careers.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Stormont reform

A private meeting of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee scheduled for June 2026. The committee scrutinises UK government policy affecting Northern Ireland and examines matters of devolved and reserved competence. As a private session, the specific agenda is not disclosed in this record, but such meetings typically cover economic development, governance, cross-border relations, or implementation of the Windsor Framework.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will take oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review. The Royal Charter sets out the BBC's mission, governance, and funding framework; it is renewed periodically and determines the corporation's operating principles for the next decade. This session will examine how the BBC should be funded, governed, and structured as it faces pressure from streaming competition, demographic shifts, and debate over its impartiality and value for money.

Opposed Private Business: Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: Revival

A revival of the Royal Albert Hall Bill, originally passed by the House of Lords, is being brought back for Commons consideration. The bill concerns the governance and operation of the Royal Albert Hall, the major London concert venue. This revival allows the Commons to reconsider or progress legislation that had stalled after its Lords passage.

Ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire

An adjournment debate marking the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, in which 72 people died in a residential building in West London in June 2014. Labour MP Joe Powell, whose constituency includes the tower, will lead discussion on the disaster and its aftermath. Adjournment debates are backbench-led and non-binding; they allow MPs to raise issues for ministerial response but do not lead to votes or legislative change.

General debate on the legacy of Jo Cox

A general Commons debate to reflect on the legacy of Jo Cox, the Labour MP murdered in 2016. The debate will consider her political contributions, values, and impact on parliament and her Batley and Spen constituency, likely touching on her work on humanitarian issues, social justice, and cross-party cooperation.

Freedom of Religion or belief in Sudan

This Westminster Hall debate examines religious freedom and persecution in Sudan, where Christian minorities and other non-Muslim communities face severe restrictions and violence under the Islamist government. Jim Shannon (DUP) is sponsoring discussion of how the UK should respond to documented abuses of religious liberty in the country, including forced conversions, restrictions on worship, and targeted killings.

Government support for human rights in Myanmar

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by former Conservative Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt, examines the UK government's stance on human rights conditions in Myanmar. The debate will scrutinise what diplomatic and other pressure the government is applying to address alleged abuses by Myanmar's military regime and whether current UK policy is sufficiently robust.

Government support for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026

Patricia Ferguson is securing a Westminster Hall debate on government funding and support for Glasgow's hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The debate will examine what financial commitment and practical backing the Labour government will provide to ensure the Games run successfully, covering infrastructure, sporting facilities, and event delivery.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on reports of a serious violent attack in north Belfast involving a foreign national, and the implications for public safety, immigration enforcement and community cohesion

An urgent question from the DUP's Gavin Robinson asks the Northern Ireland Secretary to address a serious violent attack in north Belfast involving a foreign national. The question seeks clarification on the government's response across three fronts: immediate public safety concerns, immigration enforcement procedures, and the potential impact on community cohesion in the affected area.

Potential merits of Government support for a permanent national monument for Sir David Attenborough

Johanna Baxter is calling for Westminster Hall debate on whether the Government should fund and support a permanent national monument dedicated to Sir David Attenborough. The debate will explore the case for a lasting public memorial to the naturalist and broadcaster, examining arguments around cultural heritage, commemorating his contribution to environmental awareness, and what form such a monument might take.

Women and Equalities Committee: Work of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) 20026-27

The Women and Equalities Committee will take oral evidence on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's work during 2026–27. The session will scrutinise the EHRC's performance in enforcing equality law, investigating discrimination, and promoting human rights across employment, education, and public services. This is a routine accountability hearing that allows MPs to examine whether the watchdog is effectively protecting groups from unlawful treatment.

Road safety in the West Midlands

Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat MP for Stratford-on-Avon) has secured an adjournment debate to raise concerns about road safety in the West Midlands. Adjournment debates allow backbench MPs to highlight local or national issues for government response, typically at the end of the parliamentary day. This debate will air concerns about traffic accidents, accident prevention measures, or road infrastructure safety in the region, with a government minister responding.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will take oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review, examining how the Corporation should be governed and funded in the coming years. The Royal Charter is the BBC's constitutional settlement; reviewing it every ten years allows Parliament to scrutinise the broadcaster's remit, independence, accountability, and financial model. This session will hear from witnesses—likely including BBC leadership and external experts—on how the charter should evolve to reflect changing media consumption and public expectations.

General debate on Pride month

A general debate in the Commons on Pride month, held in early June to mark the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility and rights. The debate will allow MPs to raise issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, including discriminatory practices, health disparities, hate crime, and representation in public life. This is a soft-focus occasion debate rather than a legislative item, giving backbenchers space to highlight constituent concerns and government policy on LGBTQ+ equality.

Commemorations for the centenary of the General Strike

An adjournment debate on commemorating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike, sponsored by Labour MP Laurence Turner. The debate will examine how Parliament and the nation should mark this pivotal moment in British labour history, when a nine-day nationwide strike saw workers across industries collectively withdraw labour in solidarity with coal miners facing wage cuts.

Women and Equalities Committee: Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women

The Women and Equalities Committee is taking oral evidence on barriers preventing girls and women from accessing and progressing in sport. The inquiry examines not just participation rates but the practical pathways that would help more women and girls take up sport and develop into coaches, officials, and athletes. This matters because despite decades of investment, women remain significantly underrepresented across competitive sport, grassroots provision, and sports leadership.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will take oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review. The Royal Charter is the constitutional document that governs the BBC's purpose, funding, and accountability. This review examines whether the current framework—set to expire in 2027—remains fit for a media landscape transformed by streaming, on-demand consumption, and online competition. The inquiry will shape what role and structure the BBC should have in the coming decade.

Education Committee: Reading for Pleasure

The Education Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to examine reading for pleasure among young people in England. The inquiry will explore why reading rates have declined, barriers to engagement, and how schools, libraries, and publishers can encourage more children to read for enjoyment rather than duty. The session will hear from witnesses with expertise in literacy, education, and the publishing sector.

The Equality Act 2010 Draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations

Seema Malhotra will present a ministerial statement on a draft code of practice under the Equality Act 2010, which sets out guidance on how organisations must comply with equality law when providing services, carrying out public functions, and running associations. The code clarifies the practical standards expected of businesses, public bodies, and voluntary organisations in preventing discrimination and ensuring equal access.

Education Committee: Reading for Pleasure

The Education Committee will take oral evidence on reading for pleasure—the practice of voluntary, recreational reading among young people. The inquiry examines what drives children to read for enjoyment, what barriers prevent them from doing so, and what role schools, libraries, and policy can play in encouraging a reading culture. This follows concerns about declining literacy levels and reduced leisure reading among pupils post-pandemic.

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee: Modernising Elections

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee will take oral evidence on how to modernise elections in the UK. This inquiry examines reforms to the electoral system—covering everything from voting procedures and ballot design to candidate eligibility and election administration—with the goal of updating practices that have remained largely unchanged for decades. The committee will hear from experts, electoral officials, and stakeholders on what changes would make voting more accessible, secure, and efficient.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will hear oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review, the statutory process by which the BBC's operating licence is renewed. The review examines the corporation's mission, independence, funding model, and governance to determine whether the current Royal Charter framework remains fit for purpose in a changed media landscape. This session will gather expert testimony to inform the committee's assessment of how the BBC should be regulated and funded beyond its current charter period.

Home Affairs Committee: Responses to antisemitism

The Home Affairs Committee is taking oral evidence on responses to antisemitism in the UK. This inquiry examines how government, police, local authorities, and other bodies are tackling antisemitic hate crime and discrimination. The session will scrutinise the effectiveness of current measures and identify gaps in protecting Jewish communities from harassment and violence.

Government support for human rights in Burma

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Rushanara Ali, will examine UK government policy and support for human rights protections in Burma (Myanmar). The debate will scrutinise what measures the government is taking to promote human rights and address concerns about the political and humanitarian situation in the country, particularly following the 2021 military coup.

If necessary, Consideration of Lords message to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

The Commons will consider a message from the House of Lords regarding the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This procedure occurs when the Lords has made amendments or objections to legislation passed by the Commons, requiring the lower house to decide whether to accept, reject, or further amend the Lords' position. The bill aims to devolve powers to local communities and regions in England.