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BBC Parliament offers live and recorded coverage of the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament, select committees and key political debates. See what's on BBC Parliament on Thursday 21 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Parliament Schedule — Thu 21 May

5:50 AM

Northern Ireland Assembly — 05:50

Homecare Provision Debate
Coverage of the debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly on homecare provision, on Tuesday 12 May.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
7:00 AM

House of Commons — 07:00

Lord Mandelson Urgent Question 路 19 May
Coverage of an urgent question on the release of documents relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US, on Tuesday 19 May.
Runtime: 35 min
7:35 AM

House of Commons — 07:35

Questions to Science Secretary Liz Kendall 路 20 May
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Liz Kendall, the science, innovation and technology secretary, and her team of ministers on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 30 min
8:05 AM

Prime Minister's Questions — 08:05

Prime Minister's Questions 路 20 May
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Keir Starmer, the prime minister, on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 45 min
8:50 AM

House of Commons — 08:50

Russian Oil Sanctions Urgent Question 路 20 May
An urgent question on the government's loosening of sanctions on some Russian oil products processed in third countries, covering diesel, jet fuel and liquefied natural gas (LNG), on Wednesday 20 May.
Runtime: 40 min
9:30 AM

House of Commons — 09:30

Questions to Business Secretary Peter Kyle 路 21 May
Coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Peter Kyle, the business and trade secretary, and his team of ministers on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:30 AM

House of Commons — 10:30

Costs to Motorists Urgent Question 路 21 May
Coverage of an urgent question in the House of Commons, tabled by shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride, on costs to motorists, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 45 min
11:15 AM

House of Commons — 11:15

Commons Business Questions
Coverage of the announcement of future Commons business and questions to Alan Campbell, the leader of the Commons, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 1 hr
12:15 PM

House of Commons — 12:15

Middle East Economic Update and Cost of Living Statement
Coverage of a statement in the House of Commons by chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves on the economic impact of the situation in the Middle East and the cost of living, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:15 PM

House of Commons — 13:15

Middle East Situation Statement
Coverage of a statement in the House of Commons by foreign office minister Hamish Falconer on the situation in the Middle East, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:15 PM

House of Commons — 14:15

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Documents Statement
A statement by business and trade minister Sir Chris Bryant on the release of documents relating to the appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a trade envoy, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:15 PM

House of Commons — 15:15

Coverage of the day's proceedings in the House of Commons, including the second reading of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min
5:30 PM

Lords Questions — 17:30

Questions in the House of Lords to government ministers covering high earners leaving the UK, offshore oil and gas infrastructure, and on youth offending, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 45 min
6:15 PM

House of Lords — 18:15

Russian Oil Sanctions Statement
Coverage of a statement in the House of Lords on Russian oil sanctions, on Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 15 min
6:30 PM

House of Lords — 18:30

King's Speech Debate, Day Five - Part 1
The final day of debate in the House of Lords on the King's speech, with a focus on foreign affairs, international relations and defence, from Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 2 hr
8:30 PM

House of Lords — 20:30

King's Speech Debate, Day Five - Part 2
The final day of debate in the House of Lords on the King's speech, with a focus on foreign affairs, international relations and defence, from Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 2 hr
10:30 PM

House of Lords — 22:30

King's Speech Debate, Day Five - Part 3
The final day of debate in the House of Lords on the King's speech, with a focus on foreign affairs, international relations and defence, from Thursday 21 May.
Runtime: 2 hr
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What is on BBC Parliament tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 21 May) on BBC Parliament, you can watch House of Lords. Check the full schedule for more details.

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