Today is the fifth anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder. Thinking above all of her children today, along with the rest of her family and her many friends.
Jo’s shield in the House of Commons chamber is a daily reminder for MPs of her life and work.
Angela Rayner is asking about the humble address that set a deadline of 28 days for the government to release documents related to Lord Lebedev’s appointment - that is due tomorrow
President Zelenskyy will address the House of Commons via video tomorrow at 5pm. This is unprecedented, heads of state or government usually address members of both Houses in Royal Gallery and Westminster Hall.
Dame Margaret Beckett, then Margaret Jackson, was first elected on this day in October 1974 general election. She is the only remaining MP who was elected on that day.
Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female Speaker and an MP for 27 years.
Four years ago today Jo Cox was taken from us. She is fondly remembered for the work she did, and the many people she continues to inspire. Always in our hearts. #JoCox
Happy birthday to Dame Margaret Beckett, the only remaining MP to have served as a minister in the Wilson or Callaghan governments. She was first elected in October 1974 and was among many other things the first woman to be foreign secretary and to lead the Labour Party.
