Research Briefing
MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended
This list notes MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw, or who have been suspended.
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House of Commons Commission (external members)
Two external members serve on the House of Commons Commission. They are appointed by resolution of the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Recall of Parliament
What is the procedure for recalling Parliament, when has Parliament been recalled recently and can the devolved legislatures be recalled?
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Research Briefing
Reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency
There will be a General Debate on reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency on 23 April 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP (Liberal Democrat, Mid Dorset and North Poole).
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Research Briefing
Contribution of Allied Health Professionals
On Thursday 23 April, there will be a Chamber debate on the contribution of Allied Health Professionals. This debate has been chosen by the Backbench business committee and will be led by Jen Craft MP.
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Young carers in education
A short briefing looking at the educational experiences of young carers
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Testing on animals
An e-petition calling on the government to “end testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use” will be debated on 27 April 2026.
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Visa brake policy: Common questions
In March 2026 the government introduced a temporary ban on certain visa applications made from abroad for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan.
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Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining junior doctors
There will be a Westminster hall debate on the Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining junior doctors, at 9:30am on Wednesday 22 April 2026. This debate will last for 90 minutes, and is sponsored by Peter Prinsley MP.
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Overview: Where are all the world’s nuclear weapons?
Who are the nuclear weapon states?
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The green economy
The green economy is an important area of policy. It sits at the centre of the government’s plans to support economic growth and to meet the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
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Nuclear weapons in Europe
The debate over nuclear weapons in Europe is gaining traction following France's proposals for greater nuclear cooperation among European allies.
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Paid ad spoofing in the car insurance industry
Paid ad spoofing tricks drivers into contacting dishonest companies after crashes instead of their insurer and can lead to consumer harm.
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Looking ahead to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2026
The five-yearly Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) begins on 27 April 2026.
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Peerages and membership of the House of Lords
At the end of the 2024-26 parliamentary session, the remaining hereditary peers lost their entitlement to sit and vote in the House of Lords.
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