Project Open Gov aims to make the UK Parliament and government easier to understand through clear, neutral and accessible public information.
Latest daily summary
Parliament and Government Summary — 16 June 2026
Published 17 June 2026
MPs and peers spent the day scrutinising a range of public services and national security issues, while the Commons also progressed cyber-security legislation through report and remaining stages votes.
Key points
- Commons remaining-stages votes considered new clauses and amendments to the Cyber Security and Resilience (NIS) Bill.
- Peers examined national security issues spanning AI risks, the “Russian Shadow Fleet” and defence investment plans.
- Government published monthly individual insolvency statistics and announced AI tools aimed at speeding up planning decisions in England.
Latest vote result
16 June 2026 at 16:56
MPs voted on whether to approve the draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
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