Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast
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Nov 29, 2023 • 38min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 29 November 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 52min
Autumn Statement - Wednesday 22 November 2023
The Autumn Statement is an update on the Government's taxation and spending plans for the economy. The statement usually takes place in October or November, and is delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Commons. After the Statement is delivered, the Shadow Chancellor will respond, followed by a representative for the Scottish National Party. The Chair of the Treasury Committee is often called to respond at this point too. MPs will then debate the Autumn Statement for three days.
Nov 22, 2023 • 34min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 22 November 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 36min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 15 November 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 12min
The King's Speech - State Opening Of Parliament, 7 November 2023
Today was the State Opening of Parliament, which took place in the House of Lords Chamber, marking the formal start to Parliament's next session.
As part of the ceremony, the King's Speech set out the government’s agenda for the next session, outlining proposed policies and legislation.
After the speech, a new parliamentary session starts with both the House of Commons and House of Lords debating the contents of the King's Speech.
Learn more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2023/november-2023/state-opening-of-parliament-2023/
Oct 25, 2023 • 36min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 25 October 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 39min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 18 October 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 38min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 13 September 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 41min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 6 September 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 36min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 19 July 2023
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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