A Westminster Hall debate on Regional accents and social mobility will take place on Wednesday 15 July 2026 . The debate will be led by Jo Platt MP.

A Westminster Hall debate on Regional accents and social mobility will take place on Wednesday 15 July 2026 . The debate will be led by Jo Platt MP.

I. The economic impact of equal opportunities in the digital economy. Incl. annexes. 40p. II. Women In Tech Taskforce: ‘Building a Future Tech Sector That Works for Everyone’ Call for Evidence findings. 37p. III. Letters dated 06/07/2026 from Liz Kendall MP to Lord Mair, Chi Onwurah MP and Sarah Owen MP regarding the publication of two reports related to the establishment of the Women in Tech Taskforce. (3 docs).

I. The economic impact of equal opportunities in the digital economy. Incl. annexes. 40p. II. Women In Tech Taskforce: ‘Building a Future Tech Sector That Works for Everyone’ Call for Evidence findings. 37p. III. Letters dated 06/07/2026 from Liz Kendall MP to Lord Mair, Chi Onwurah MP and Sarah Owen...

Baroness Morris’s inquiry into white working-class children has identified how, from early years to future jobs, white British boys on free school meals are falling well behind. How will Ministers, with all the reviews going on and all the work under way, review and incorporate this inquiry’s findings into their work, particularly in relation to jobs and skills?

Baroness Morris’s inquiry into white working-class children has identified how, from early years to future jobs, white British boys on free school meals are falling well behind. How will Ministers, with all the reviews going on and all the work under way, review and incorporate this inquiry’s findings into their work, particularly in relation to jobs and skills?

I welcome my hon. Friend’s question. The report published today is really important, and it shows the lack of opportunity for white working-class children at schools. Our agenda of maximum opportunity for young people and of not letting people drop out and be left behind is really important in getting more opportunity for this group of young people.

I welcome my hon. Friend’s question. The report published today is really important, and it shows the lack of opportunity for white working-class children at schools. Our agenda of maximum opportunity for young people and of not letting people drop out and be left behind is really important in getting more opportunity for this group of young people.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of hair-based discrimination on women’s employment outcomes, particularly for Black and mixed-heritage women; and whether she plans to tackle that issue in future equality legislation.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of hair-based discrimination on women’s employment outcomes, particularly for Black and mixed-heritage women; and whether she plans to tackle that issue in future equality legislation.

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Explore 2024 general election results and census data for constituencies using our data tool.

Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting – government response. Incl. annex. 36p.

Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting – government response. Incl. annex. 36p.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions?

How do entry rates to higher education, outcomes at university and afterwards vary between different groups? What are the roles of government and universities?

How do entry rates to higher education, outcomes at university and afterwards vary between different groups? What are the roles of government and universities?

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the Government collects data on complaints of racial discrimination made by white British employees in the public sector.

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the Government collects data on complaints of racial discrimination made by white British employees in the public sector.

New clause 42 (Report on the organisations responsible for implementing and enforcing youth diversion orders), negatived on division (3 votes to 10). New clause 43 (Travel abroad to support a proscribed organisation), negatived on division (4 votes to 11). New clause 44 (Individual preparation for mass casualty attack), negatived on division (4 votes to 11). New clause 46 (Seizure of vehicles by police: mopeds used for commercial purposes), debated and withdrawn. New clause 47 (National statutory inquiry into grooming gangs), negatived on division (4 votes to 10). New clause 48 (Annual statement on ethnicity of members of grooming gangs), negatived on division (4 votes to 10). New clause 49 (Publication of sex offender’s ethnicity data), negatived on division (4 votes to 10). New clause 50 (Removal of parental responsibility for individuals convicted of sexual offences against children), negatived on division (5 votes to 10). New clause 51 (Amendment of Possession of extreme pornographic images), negatived on division (4 votes to 10). New clause 52 (Child Murder Sentencing Guidelines), negatived on division (5 votes to 10). New clause 54 (Financial gain from child sexual exploitation and abuse), negatived on division (5 votes to 10). New clause 55 (Annual statement on employment status of sexual offenders), negatived on division (4 votes to 9). New clause 57 (Prohibition on sexual relationships between first cousins), negatived on division (3 votes to 10). New clause 58 (Amendment of the Police Act 1996), negatived on division (3 votes to 9). New clause 59 (The retention by the police of non-crime perception records), negatived on division (3 votes to 10). New clause 60 (Threshold for intentional harassment, alarm or distress), negatived on division (3 votes to 11). New clause 95 (Points on driving licence for littering out of a vehicle window), negatived on division (4 votes to 11). New clause 96 (Theft of tools from tradesmen), negatived on division (4 votes to 11). New clause 97 (Access to public funds for organisations supporting criminal conduct), negatived on division (4 votes to 10). New clause 98 (Enforcement plan for sale of stolen equipment at car boot sales), negatived on division (4 votes to 10). New clause 99 (Inspection of police force firearms licensing departments), negatived on division (5 votes to 11). Government new schedule 1 (Civil penalties for service providers and content managers) agreed to. Clause 131 agreed to. Clauses 132, 134 and 135 agreed to as amended. Clauses 133, 136 and 137 agreed to. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 235). Committee rose. Written evidence reported to the House.

New clause 42 (Report on the organisations responsible for implementing and enforcing youth diversion orders), negatived on division (3 votes to 10). New clause 43 (Travel abroad to support a proscribed organisation), negatived on division (4 votes to 11). New clause 44 (Individual preparation for mass casualty attack), negatived on...

I. The Work Programme: A quantitative impact assessment. November 2020. 130p. II. Work choice impact evaluation: A voluntary employment programme for people with disability barriers to employment. February 2025. 119p. III. Kickstart Scheme: A quantitative impact assessment. October 2024. 73p. IV. Job finding support programme: A quantitative impact assessment. 51p. V. JETS (Job Entry Targeted Support) impact evaluation: An employment scheme set up to support people back into work in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. February 2025. 98p. VI. Impact evaluation of the European Social Fund 2014-2020 programme in England. 14 February 2025. 94p.

I. The Work Programme: A quantitative impact assessment. November 2020. 130p. II. Work choice impact evaluation: A voluntary employment programme for people with disability barriers to employment. February 2025. 119p. III. Kickstart Scheme: A quantitative impact assessment. October 2024. 73p. IV. Job finding support programme: A quantitative impact assessment. 51p....

I. Call for Evidence: Equality Law (Web accessible version). 56p. II. Call for Evidence: Equality Law. Incl. annexes. 112p.

I. Call for Evidence: Equality Law (Web accessible version). 56p. II. Call for Evidence: Equality Law. Incl. annexes. 112p.

My Lords, I extend my gratitude to the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for initiating this important debate and for such a passionate and eloquent speech detailing her personal journey and that of her family. Successful integration and social cohesion are the pillars of a strong and resilient society. I also...

My Lords, I extend my gratitude to the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for initiating this important debate and for such a passionate and eloquent speech detailing her personal journey and that of her family. Successful integration and social cohesion are the pillars of a strong and resilient society. I also...

My Lords, it is a privilege to speak after the noble Baroness. Since joining your Lordships’ House, I have met only kindness from your Lordships, officials, staff and police. I am grateful to Black Rod, to the Whips’ team, to the conveners of this debate and to pioneering Peers without...

My Lords, it is a privilege to speak after the noble Baroness. Since joining your Lordships’ House, I have met only kindness from your Lordships, officials, staff and police. I am grateful to Black Rod, to the Whips’ team, to the conveners of this debate and to pioneering Peers without...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for introducing this debate and for her excellent, thoughtful and wonderfully personal speech. I also welcome my noble friend Lord Rook and look forward to his maiden speech.

An extraordinary honour befalls me: to congratulate my noble friend Lord Raval on his...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for introducing this debate and for her excellent, thoughtful and wonderfully personal speech. I also welcome my noble friend Lord Rook and look forward to his maiden speech.

An extraordinary honour befalls me: to congratulate my noble friend Lord Raval on his...