02/11/2026

Should buyers of second homes be required to obtain planning permission? Alicia McCarthy reports on an MP's bid to change the law in England. We also investigate how children can learn to love numbers, examine some of the precious items being rehoused as the parliamentary archive finds a new home and join MPs on a run to highlight men's health issues.

Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the safety of UK military bases following a string of incidents and the Culture Secretary warns the media and entertainment industries about a continuing culture of abuse following the David Walliams revelations and Russell Brand’s convictions.

Sean Curran reports as Andy Burnham faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions.

Susan Hulme reports as MPs raise concern about the use of injunctions to silence critics - and a harrowing account of life as a pro-democracy campaigner in Russia.

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

Susan Hulme reports on (deputy) Prime Minister's Questions. With Andy Burnham away, Louise Haigh makes her debut, facing deputy Conservative leader Alex Burghart, other party leaders and backbench MPs.

Sean Curran reports on MPs' concern over the fate of 12,000 Poundland staff as the firm faces collapse.

Susan Hulme reports as the Home Secretary reveals her latest immigration plans.

Susan Hulme discusses taxpayer funding, juror trauma and beautiful mosaics.

What will the Budget mean for defence spending? Sean Curran reports as MPs continue to debate the chancellor's statement.