Parliament
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How the UK's elections work
The Explainer Everything you need to know about the mad dash to the finish in the UK
By David Faris Published
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The pros and cons of a written constitution
Pros and Cons Clarity no substitute for flexibility, say defenders of Britain's unwritten rulebook
By The Week UK Published
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'Is this the sleaziest parliament of all time?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Battle of Britain: will Rishi Sunak block Scotland’s gender recognition law?
Today's Big Question Prime minister reportedly set to use constitutional ‘nuclear option’ in showdown with Holyrood over the legislation
By The Week Staff Published
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Why we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night
In Depth What happened in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and why we ritualise an attempted act of terrorism
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Instant Opinion: ‘We are all tactical voters, aren’t we?’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 5 November
By Gabriel Power Published
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Instant Opinion: Boris Johnson ‘needs to calm down’ after rhetoric turns ugly in Parliament
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 27 September
By The Week Staff Published
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What is behind the surge in crimes reported in Parliament?
Speed Read Significant increase in threatening letters received by MPs among latest offences
By The Week Staff Published
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Homeless man dies outside entrance to Houses of Parliament
In Depth News comes as Office of National Statistics reveals nearly 600 rough sleepers died on the UK's streets last year
By The Week Staff Published
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How parliamentary privilege undid Philip Green
Speed Read British businessman named in the House of Lords as man behind #MeToo injunction
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Houses of Parliament: ten fascinating facts you didn’t know
In Depth The building is an icon of British politics, but holds some rather unusual secrets within its walls
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Security upped for Rotherham MP amid fury over Asian sex gang claims
Speed Read Former Labour frontbencher Sarah Champion is under pressure to step down from her seat
By The Week Staff Last updated
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John Bercow to ‘step down next month’
Speed Read Commons Speaker has faced calls to go after numerous accusations of bullying
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Queen's Speech is a slimmed-down, pomp-free affair
In Depth Gowns and crowns replaced by a simple blue outfit as the monarch addresses parliament
By The Week Staff Published
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