Post - Election Protocol
After a general election a new Parliament meets and a new parliamentary session begins. Members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords are required to take an oath of allegiance to the Crown before they take their seats in Parliament.
The State Opening will take place on Wednesday 17th July following the election of the Speaker of the Commons and the swearing-in of Members of both Houses.
Renters Reform Bill moves to House of Lords
After months of waiting the Renters Reform Bill finally passed its third reading in the House of Commons yesterday, Coverage for the Bill has been widespread in the national press and trade press, some of which has been inaccurately reported.
Abolishing Section 21
This WILL happen. It is a manifesto commitment and the Housing Minister stressed that six months’ notice (a transitionary period) before ending section 21 tenancies to give the sector some time to implement these changes. There is a continued commitment to improving the county court system to adjust to the new possession processes.
In the House of Lords, there are more than 10 Lords a Leaping
If you have ever attended a tour of the Houses of Parliament, you will be well-informed about the history of the incredible building known as the Palace of Westminster. The palace is divided into two houses - the House of Commons where the elected MPs sit/meet and the House of Lords where, well, obviously the Lords reside.
The tours that are conducted by very knowledgable guides and sometimes, MPs, are educational and extremely informative, not only providing a snapshot of the political system and how the two Houses work, it also serves as an amazing history lesson.