MPs Prepare for Packed Parliamentary Week Ahead

Westminster, Jan 25, 2026 — Members of Parliament are preparing for a busy week as the Commons agenda includes debates on pensions, employment, and public sector reform.

Government whips face the challenge of maintaining party discipline as contentious bills return to the chamber. Opposition parties signalled plans to press ministers on cost-of-living pressures.

Parliamentary aides said the week could prove politically significant as legislation moves closer to key votes.

Jon Sindreu

Jon Sindreu is the London-based global economics editor for Breakingviews. He was previously a reporter and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, where he covered macroeconomics, financial markets and aviation for 11 years. He holds a master’s degree in financial journalism from City St George’s, University of London. He also holds degrees in computer science and journalism from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, in his natal Catalonia.