BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament

17/09/2026

Susan Hulme reports as ministers insist defence spending v welfare is a false choice.

The House of Lords takes centre stage.

Susan Hulme reports as plans are announced for video monitors in hospital neonatal units.

Alicia McCarthy reports as peers debate changes to the laws on political donations.

Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate a bill to allow assisted deaths.

Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the government about recent flight disruption.

National security vs social security at PMQs

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

MPs question a Home Office minister about anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth.

Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs back a proposed new law to support babies and children.