Parliament
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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
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Why no-deal Brexit could lead to border security threat
Speed Read National Audit Office warns that leaving EU without an agreement may leave UK vulnerable to criminals
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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
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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
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Is Parliament fit for the 21st century?
In Depth Row over ‘pairing’ raises bigger questions over reform in the House of Commons
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May survives Tory rebellion on ‘meaningful’ Brexit vote - but at what cost?
Speed Read Confusion reigns after last-minute concession sees Government avoid defeat
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Vote Leave boss ordered to appear before MPs
Speed Read Motion last used in 1920 means Dominic Cummings risks being held in ‘contempt of parliament’ if he fails to show
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Can MPs force people to testify?
Speed Read Former Vote Leave strategist Dominic Cummings follows Mark Zuckerberg in declining request to appear before MPs
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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
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PM backs calls for inquiry into bullying allegations against John Bercow
Speed Read Commons Speaker ‘strongly denies’ claims by former private secretary
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John Bercow among MPs accused of bullying in Parliament
Speed Read House of Commons denies claims that staff work in ‘culture of fear’
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House of Commons pub shuts after man is ‘glassed’
Speed Read Parliament’s Sports and Social Club Bar has an inglorious, brawling past
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Big Ben: 10 fast facts about the Great Clock
Speed Read Everything you need to know about the British Parliament's famous clock and the plans to silence its bongs
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Twitter reacts to MPs' official portraits
In Depth David Davis 'looks like a cartoon detective', while other portraits look downright sinister
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