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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
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Is Britain entering an era of political consensus?
Talking Point Pundits point out that the Tories and Labour now ‘agree on an awful lot’
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The pros and cons of the House of Lords
Pros and Cons Labour leader Keir Starmer would abolish House of Lords in his first term as prime minister
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Back to the future: can Gordon Brown solve UK’s levelling-up woes?
Today's Big Question Long-awaited report on constitutional reform sets out Labour’s plan for more devolved power
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The power the Church of England has in the UK
feature Critics have questioned the relevancy of the Church’s influence in schools and politics
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House of Lords reform: what are the options?
feature A citizens’ assembly, elected chamber or outright abolition have all been proposed
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The pros and cons of the House of Lords
In Depth Former PM Gordon Brown has suggested replacing the upper chamber with ‘an assembly of nations and regions’
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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
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‘The House of Lords is reaching peak Looney Tunes’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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The questions over Evgeny Lebedev’s peerage
Under the Radar Evening Standard owner was given a place in the House of Lords despite security warning
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The strangest rules MPs have to follow
feature One of the oldest assemblies in the world, parliament has many bizarre regulations and conventions
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Who will be the next Lord Speaker?
Under the Radar The successful candidate will be announced tomorrow as Lord Fowler steps down
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Peter Cruddas: PM ennobles ‘disgraced Tory donor’
Why Everyone’s Talking About Honours commission advises against appointing Cruddas to the House of Lords
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No. 10 says peerage for first black Archbishop ‘imminent’ after outcry over snub
Speed Read John Sentamu’s absence from honours list triggered accusations of ‘institutional prejudice’
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