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Oct 21, 2019 • 6 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
Welcome to a fascinating week in Parliament. Following #SuperSaturday, both the @HouseofCommons and @UKHouseofLords are back at work in the Chambers and committees debating key issues and holding the government to account.

How can you keep up to date? 👇 Wide shot from the Chamber ...Wide shot from the Chamber ...
In the Commons, the Speaker plans to make a statement on the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Motion) from 3.30pm. You can follow @HouseofCommons for the latest.

📽️ We're live now from the Commons Chamber on YouTube
While in the Lords, members will quiz the government then debate its #QueensSpeech proposals on home affairs and local government from 3pm. @UKHouseofLords has more.

📽️ Watch the House of Lords live on YouTube now
You can find timings and details of everything happening across both Chambers and committees on the Parliament website

📅 calendar.parliament.uk
Parliament's Chambers and committees are open to everyone, but you may have to queue at busy times like today. If you'd like to get a glimpse inside on a tour, check out our audio and guided tour tickets

🎫 ukparliament.seetickets.com/content/ticket…
And you can always see more photos from the Chambers and behind the scenes over on our Instagram channel

📸 instagram.com/ukparliament/ An external shot of the Pal...

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