7 April
The government's plan to introduce a photo ID requirement for elections is defeated in the House of Lords by 199 votes to 170.The government's new energy strategy is published, which includes a plan for eight new nuclear reactors and 95% of the UK's electricity coming from low-carbon sources by 2030.
21 April
MPs debate a motion calling for an inquiry into claims that Johnson misled Parliament over Partygate.
24 April
The Elections Act 2022 receives royal assent, The Act introduces voter photo identification for in-person voting to the United Kingdom for the first time. The requirement would apply to UK general elections, English local elections, and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales.
27 April
In a statement, Conservative Chief Whip Chris Heaton-Harris says he is investigating reports that a Conservative MP watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons chamber, after complaints from female Tory MPs. The MP is later revealed to be Neil Parish, Conservative MP for Tiverton and Honiton
29 April
Conservative MP Neil Parish is suspended from the Conservative Whip over allegations that he watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons.
30 April
Neil Parish admits to watching pornography twice in the House of Commons and says that he will resign as an MP.
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