Today in Parliament

Susan Hulme reports as Shabana Mahmood makes her Commons debut as home secretary and MPs question the dropping of charges in a Chinese "spy" case.

Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as the House of Lords starts two days of debate on plans to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

Sean Curran reports as MPs digest the sacking of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.

The prime minister is challenged over US Ambassador Lord Mandelson's past links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Sean Curran reports.

Sean Curran reports on some tough questions for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.

Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs were again split over the decision to ban the Palestine Action group.

Susan Hulme reports as peers debate animal welfare. And as a new inquiry into waste crime starts work, we visit a layby in Hertfordshire to see the problem at first hand.

Alicia McCarthy reports as pressure continues to grow on Angela Rayner after the deputy prime minister and housing secretary admitted underpaying stamp duty on a flat purchase.

Sean Curran reports on a lively first session of Prime Minister's Questions since the summer break - where Keir Starmer faces questions about Angela Rayner's tax affairs.

Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as opposition MPs accuse the government of failing to make progress with a national inquiry into grooming gangs.

Sean Curran reports as MPs return after the summer recess to question the government about asylum and immigration policy.

Susan Hulme reports as peers demand answers about a new law to prevent cover-ups.

Sean Curran reports on calls for calm over Essex asylum hotel protests. Peers also debate employment rights, pensions and protests for Palestinian rights.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as Rachel Reeves says less regulation and more risk-taking are required to drive economic growth.

Alicia McCarthy reports as the prime minister is grilled by the chairs of the Commons select committees.

Alicia McCarthy reports as peers discuss the state of the UK's defences.

Sean Curran reports as ministers announce that 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote at the next general election.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over the economy at this week's edition of Prime Minister's Questions.

Sean Curran reports as the Defence Secretary discloses a massive data leak on Afghans who worked with the British armed forces. And Thames Water is recalled for questioning by MPs.

Susan Hulme reports as the climate change secretary, Ed Miliband, answers MPs questions about warming weather.

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David Cornock reports as MPs question the Government about planned strike action by doctors.

Alicia McCarthy reports on the weekly bout of Prime Minister's Questions where Kemi Badenoch wants to know if a 'wealth tax' is on the horizon.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as President Macron tells parliamentarians that the UK and France must defend the post-war international order.

How will the government pay for its policy U-turns? Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs challenge a minister over calls for a wealth tax. Also, questions over the future of legally binding support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England.

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Alicia McCarthy reports as Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils his 10-year plan for the NHS in England, the BBC faces more questions over Glastonbury and MPs discuss allergies.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over welfare at this week's Prime Minister's Questions.

Alicia McCarthy reports as ministers abandon a key part of their welfare reforms in the face of a revolt by Labour MPs.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where some Labour MPs say they're still unhappy about the government's proposed welfare reforms, despite the weekend's U-turn.

Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster on the history of backbench rebellions. Also on the programme, why do peers and MPs spend so much time on parliamentary ping pong?

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the Prime Minister tells MPs he will hold talks with to the Labour backbenchers who are threatening to rebel over his welfare plans.

Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - minus the Prime Minister - as the row over the government's welfare reform plans continues.

Susan Hulme reports as MPs discuss the situation in the Middle East and NATO spending targets.

Sean Curran reports as the foreign secretary briefs the Commons on the US air strikes on Iran - and MPs debate security at UK military bases.

Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs decide whether to approve the legalisation of assisted dying.

Sean Curran reports on plans to fix crumbling schools, hospitals and prisons. Peers debate the lastest developments in the Middle East and a minister promises help for millions with energy bills.

Susan Hulme reports on Deputy Prime Minister's Questions, as Andrea Rayner and Chris Philp go head to head.

Sean Curran reports as the Commons backs measures to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales and as MPs accuse property management firms of "milking" the system.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the Home Secretary announces a national inquiry into grooming gangs following a review by Lady Casey.

Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate plans to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. a committee investigates the cost of the rise in superbugs and peers ask why UK tech start-ups go overseas for finance to help them grow. Also, why is sleeping rough still a crime?

Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the foreign secretary about the Gibraltar deal with the EU.