Parliament
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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
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Article 50: What is parliamentary ping-pong?
In Depth May's Brexit bill has bounced between MPs and peers, but what is the relationship between the chambers – and who is likely to triumph?
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Irn-Bru sales soar in parliament after SNP election success
Speed Read Westminster sees 60 per cent rise in demand, selling 8,708 cans or bottles of the fizzy drink in 2015
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Pauper's funerals could return to UK, say MPs
Speed Read Select committee warns against 'lack of protection' for bereaved and say families are struggling to meet costs
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English votes for English laws: how will the proposals work?
Speed Read Proposals to side-line Scotland's MPs on English matters branded 'an unworkable dog's breakfast'
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Queen's Speech summary: the 'bold' new bills for 2014
In Depth Pensions overhaul and proposal to sack MPs who break the law among Coalition's final programme
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