Daily summaries

A test summary of the previous sitting day, covering the main Commons business, any significant votes, and other major developments.

MPs debated safeguarding and statutory menstrual leave in Westminster Hall, while the Lords considered subjects including Strait of Hormuz mine clearance and AI’s impact on employment.

MPs focused on the Crime and Policing Bill in the Commons, including consideration of Lords amendments and a linked motion to disagree, while peers considered other major legislation and statements.

MPs advanced the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill and voted on multiple motions on Lords amendments, while peers debated devolution, knife crime, the Southport Inquiry and NHS adult gender identity clinics.

MPs and peers scrutinised issues from cancer, NHS data and youth housing to defence funding and crime legislation, alongside Government releases on TB statistics, prison safety and customs rules.

Bills on climate-linked building emissions and regulation of autonomous shipping moved to second reading in the Commons, alongside Government statements and committee scrutiny responses.

MPs debated justice and public safety Bills and backed Commons decisions on Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, while Government and Parliament also focused on freedom of speech and public resilience.

MPs held both debate and votes on England devolution legislation, while a Commons committee examined the Courts and Tribunals Bill; the day also featured Lords justice and health business.

MPs returned to the Crime and Policing and Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bills following Lords messages, and voted on connected Government motions and amendment decisions.

Across both Houses, MPs and peers scrutinised justice and welfare issues—from contaminated blood and carers to supported housing and court reforms—alongside committee reporting and a UK–France migration agreement.