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For God and country: is religion in politics making a comeback?
Talking Point There are many MPs of faith in the new Labour government despite it being the most openly secular House of Commons in history
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Lindsay Hoyle: the Commons speaker facing scrutiny
In Depth Speaker's position in jeopardy amid MPs anger over controversial rule changes
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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Threats to MPs: have we reached mob rule?
Talking Point Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said security concerns for MPs made him break with parliamentary tradition and spark Commons chaos
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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David Cameron returns: how non-MP, ex-PM will fit into Sunak's cabinet
The Explainer Former Tory leader has replaced James Cleverly as foreign secretary in the wake of Suella Braverman's sacking
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What 'uncertainty' over Renters Reform Bill means for tenants
The Explainer Ban on 'no-fault' evictions delayed indefinitely amid opposition from landlords and Tory rebels
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Partygate inquiry: can Boris save his skin?
In Depth Former PM to release ‘bombshell’ defence before Wednesday’s crunch committee appearance
By The Week Staff Published
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Call for regulation to stop AI ‘eliminating the whole human race’
Speed Read Professor said artificial intelligence could become as dangerous as nuclear weapons
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Three issues that could stop a Boris Johnson comeback
Under the Radar Partygate inquiry, murky personal finances and sceptical Tory MPs all hinder a second coming
By The Week Staff Published
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PMQs: rules, traditions and defining moments
feature Does weekly parliamentary centrepiece really matter outside Westminster bubble?
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What will happen to the Partygate inquiry under the new PM?
Under the Radar Liz Truss facing calls to scrap ‘witch-hunt’ into whether Boris Johnson lied about lockdown gatherings
By Elliott Goat Last updated
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What is Erskine May?
feature Bible of parliamentary procedure is the glue that holds the UK’s unwritten constitution together
By The Week Staff Published
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What is a ‘menopause-friendly’ employer?
feature Speaker of the House of Commons signs pledge as awareness of the issue grows
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Does Westminster have an alcohol problem?
Today's Big Question Research showing MPs more likely to drink excessively has fuelled concern about Parliament’s ‘poisonous’ drinking dens
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Black Rod, the crown and a hostage: the strangest traditions of the Queen’s Speech
In Depth Rituals surrounding State Opening of Parliament are among the most unusual UK customs
By The Week Staff Last updated
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