Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review

TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2025

Oral Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Questions to the Treasury questions focus on the cost of living, economic growth and the impact of recent fiscal decisions. MPs will ask about tax and National Insurance freezes, business rates, and support for SMEs, commuters and entrepreneurs, as well as sector-specific issues such as hospitality, the NHS and rural growth. There is also scrutiny of energy bills, child poverty, financial inclusion and the wider economic effects of the Autumn Budget and procurement reforms.

WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2025

Westminster Hall Debate: Village schools, Manuela Perteghella MP

WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2025

Legislation:

Planning and Infrastructure Bill - consideration of Commons amendments, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage

Employment Rights Bill - consideration of Commons amendments, Lord Collins of Highbury, Baroness Lloyd of Effra

THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2025

Oral Questions: Powers and fiscal instruments to business improvement districts to accelerate town-centre renewal and local growth, Baroness Pitkeathley

TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2025

Oral Evidence:

Built Environment Committee - New Towns: Creating Communities

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Digital inclusion and telecoms

Education Committee - Early Years: Improving Support for Children and Families

WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2025

Oral Evidence:

Health and Social Care Committee - Healthy Ageing: physical activity in an ageing society

Treasury Committee - Budget 2025, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - The cost of energy