The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the upper house, the House of Lords, it meets in the Palace of Westminster in London, England. The House of Common
William Pitt the Younger addressing the Commons in The House of Commons, 1793–94 by Anton Hickel
The House of Commons in the early 19th century by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson
The old Chamber of the House of Commons built by Sir Charles Barry was destroyed by German bombs during the Second World War. The essential features of Barry's design were preserved when the chamber was rebuilt.
The modern chamber, which opened following post-war reconstruction in 1950
The next United Kingdom general election is scheduled to be held no later than 15 August 2029. It will determine the composition of the House of Commons.
House of Commons of the United Kingdom
…Length of term Up to five years Elections Voting system First-past-the-post with single member constituencies Last election 4 July 2024 Next election On or before 15 August 2029 Redistricting Every eight years, proposed by the boundary commissions Meeting place House of Commons chamber Palace of Westminster City of Westminster…
Official portrait of Helen Grant MP crop 2, 2024