uk-parliament-annunciator

Retrieve real-time and historical UK Parliament annunciator status updates via the Now API.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026

Search Tags:#api #politics #live-data #parliament #uk-government #annunciator

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npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill uk-parliament-annunciator

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Skill: uk-parliament-annunciator
Source: https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot/tree/main/skills/now
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill uk-parliament-annunciator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill provides real-time visibility into the UK Parliament's annunciator system, allowing users to track live proceedings, current speakers, and division bells without manually monitoring physical screens or broadcast feeds.

Core Features & Use Cases

Live Status Monitoring: Retrieve the current message or slide displayed on specific annunciator zones like the Commons or Lords chambers.
Historical Retrieval: Query the most recent annunciator messages after a specific timestamp to reconstruct chamber activity.
Use Case: A researcher can use this skill to verify if a division bell was active at a specific time during a debate or to confirm the current item of business in the House of Commons.

Quick Start

Use the uk-parliament-annunciator skill to retrieve the current status of the CommonsMain annunciator zone.

Frequently Asked Questions about uk-parliament-annunciator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get live UK Parliament chamber status via API?▼

Monitor UK Parliament division bells and current speakers by querying the annunciator Now API. It provides real-time updates on chamber proceedings and division bell activity across various Parliamentary zones without manual broadcast monitoring.

Can I retrieve historical annunciator messages for the House of Commons?▼

Yes, you can retrieve historical House of Commons annunciator messages by passing an ISO 8601 timestamp to the Now API. This fetches status updates recorded after that exact time, enabling accurate reconstruction of past chamber business.

What data do I need to query the UK Parliament annunciator API?▼

Querying the UK Parliament annunciator API requires valid zone slugs identifying the target Parliamentary area and ISO 8601 timestamps for temporal filtering. These parameters structure the RESTful endpoint request to return relevant chamber status data.

Does this skill track live division bells across Lords and Commons chambers?▼

Yes, the skill tracks live division bells and speaker contributions across Lords and Commons chambers. By targeting specific annunciator zones via the API, it retrieves real-time updates on votes and current business items for both houses.

What are the limitations of using the annunciator API for Parliamentary monitoring?▼

Limitations of using the annunciator API include the strict requirement for valid zone slugs and correctly formatted ISO 8601 timestamps to query the RESTful endpoints. Without accurate zone identification, the API cannot return chamber status or historical proceedings data.