Westminster
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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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Surge in SNP membership after mass MP walkout
Speed Read Commons protest branded ‘pre-prepared’ stunt by opponents
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Carillion directors ‘stuffed mouths with gold’, say MPs
Speed Read Inquiry finds that firm’s board prioritised own rewards over welfare of workers and pensioners
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Scotland sparks constitutional crisis with Brexit rebellion
Speed Read EU Withdrawal Bill rejected by Scottish Parliament prompting showdown with Westminster
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Stephen Hawking’s ashes to be buried near Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin at Westminster Abbey
In Depth Physicist’s remains to be interred in thanksgiving service near memorials to other famous scientists
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Conservatives fear local election wipeout
In Depth Key London councils could fall to Labour - and Tories fear a nationwide metropolitan meltdown
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What will Parliament repairs cost - and where will MPs go?
In Depth Minsters have voted to vacate Westminster for major restorations
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Online porn searched by Parliament staff more than 24,000 times
Speed Read Records reveal attempts to view X-rated sites every nine minutes from Westminster
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‘Thousands’ of pornographic images on deputy PM Damian Green’s computer
Speed Read Former Scotland Yard detective says he was ‘shocked’ by content in browser history
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Victoria creator Daisy Goodwin claims she was groped by Downing Street official
Speed Read TV producer says man touched her breast during meeting at No. 10
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Damian Green urged to stand down following porn allegations
Speed Read De facto deputy PM among several Tory and Labour MPs accused of inappropriate sexual behaviour
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Westminster sex scandal widens: deputy PM investigated
In Depth And sleaze claims extend to opposition as Labour Party official accused of rape
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Westminster sexual harassment scandal: 36 MPs implicated
In Depth As political scandal widens, Trade Minister admits he made secretary buy him sex toys
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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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