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Both Houses have now risen for recess, and will return on Monday 13 October. 🍂

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how it started (2020) ➡️ how it’s going (2025) We are excited to announce that the restoration of the Elizabeth Tower by Purcell has been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize.

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Formula E’s crew swapped the pit lane for the clock room when they filmed inside Elizabeth Tower for their London season finale broadcast. ⏱️ ⚡

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Yesterday evening the Palace of Westminster was lit in white to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War. #VJ80

For the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the Elizabeth Tower was lit last night with scenes of gatherings across the Commonwealth in 1945 marking the end of the Second World War. #VJ80

Today is the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. On this day in the Lords in 1945, the State Opening of Parliament took place. It was the first for several years to happen in the Lords chamber itself. Between 1941 and 1944, State Openings took place in the Robing Room, pictured here.

As Big Ben strikes at 12 midday today, a national two-minute silence will begin to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. #VJDay80

This place looks cute… I wonder what’s inside? You can explore the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its stories this summer.

We love seeing the Palace of Westminster through your eyes 🎨 Thank you to Instagram user anthropologist_diary for sharing this beautiful watercolour and ink painting of Elizabeth Tower.

📃 Members completed further check and change of #EmploymentRightsBill. Members asked government to think again on contributions to political funds, industrial action, and employment terms for the education sector. There was also a tied vote. Find out more 🔽 www.parliament.uk/business/new...

The House of Commons has risen for summer recess and will return on Monday 1 September. During recess MPs can carry out other duties such as constituency work.

Headphones on 🎧 Enjoy the President Macron state visit ASMR with the Household Cavalry 👢🎺

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Can you hear the bells? 🔔 The restoration of the Elizabeth Tower has won a Royal Institute of British Architects National Award.

Yesterday, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, addressed Members of both Houses during an official state visit to UK Parliament.

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The perfect London day out ☀️ We love these sunny shots by behnooshtzlens on Instagram.

Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, paid an official state visit to UK Parliament 👇

Today the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, will pay an official state visit to UK Parliament. 🔴 Watch his address to Members of both Houses live from 4pm: youtube.com/live/qslvMBb... Photo: Karin Pozo/Senado República de Chile on Flickr.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron. President Macron will be welcomed by the Speakers before addressing members of both Houses in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords. Photo: Karin Pozo/Senado República de Chile on Flickr.

During the Second World War the Westminster Home Guard protected Parliament. Initially, women could not join but Edith Summerskill MP campaigned to change that 👇

On this day in 1978, MPs debated allowing video cameras in the House of Commons for the first time. 📅

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Do you know why a mace is carried into the House of Lords chamber before business begins? youtube.com/shorts/Becq5...

Friday mood 🌞 🔔

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Yesterday we welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, back to Parliament. 🇺🇦🇬🇧

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The Liaison Committee, the Lords ‘committee of committees’ has published its annual report. There were 469 committee meetings in 2024-25 and over 2,139 people from outside the Lords had their say in inquiries. They included @bobbyseagull.bsky.social, the BBC, and Ed Miliband MP.

Face card never declines 👑 Thank you to Instagram users dfd.visuals and n365clicks for these beautiful snaps of the Elizabeth Tower.

A new display in Westminster Hall explores how Parliament and its people met the challenges of wartime Britain.

This year, we're celebrating two decades of Visitor Assistants at Parliament. 📅 Watch two of our Visitor Assistants, Olivia and Jess, give you a preview of the friendly welcome you can expect when visiting Parliament. 👋

So far this year, the House of Lords has considered a number of bills, asking the government to think again on copyrighted works in AI models, bus services, football governance, creating intimate images without consent and more. 🔎 But what is a bill and how does it become law?

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We’re loving these sunny snaps of the Victoria Tower by Instagram user stevgate ☀️

Happy Birthday Sir Charles Barry 🎉 Barry was the architect of the Palace of Westminster you see today. Browse his work and more on our new Pinterest. 📍 pin.it/rbb3dkTH7

Today is the last sitting day before Whitsun recess. Both Houses rise at the conclusion of business and will return on 2 June.

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What does Aaron need ribbon for? 🎀

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Clocking in for golden hour 🫡 Thank you to Instagram users tanzan1te, sarahlaurenphotos and manoleas for these snaps of the Elizabeth Tower.

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the Speakers of @houseofcommons.parliament.uk and @houseoflords.parliament.uk attended a service of celebration and remembrance at Westminster Abbey yesterday. #VEDay80