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Rishi Sunak's Plan To Phase-Out Smoking Among UK Youth Clears First Hurdle
A contentious bill that aims to eventually phase out smoking in Britain advanced in parliament on Tuesday, as the House of Commons voted in favour of the controversial measure.
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Chaos Erupts In UK Parliament Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote
Britain's House of Commons descended into chaos on Wednesday over a motion calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Woman Sues UK's Spy Agency For Calling Her A Chinese Agent
A woman branded a Chinese agent by Britain's domestic intelligence service MI5 is suing the agency in a bid to clear her name, with her lawyers today trying to compel MI5 to disclose why it warned lawmakers about her.
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British Conservative MP Suspended Over 'Porn In Parliament' Allegation
Britain's ruling Conservative party on Friday suspended one of its MPs pending an investigation into claims he watched pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber.
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Jeans, Sportswear Not Appropriate For Parliament: UK House Speaker To MPs
Britain's members of Parliament will return to the House of Commons on Monday at the end of their summer recess and have been issued a warning note by the Speaker to dress appropriately in "business attire".
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Former UK Speaker Defects To Labour With Attack On PM Boris Johnson
The colourful former speaker of Britain's House of Commons John Bercow said he has left the Conservatives to join the opposition Labour Party, launching a blistering attack on Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Indian-Origin British MP Opens Up On Mental Health Struggle: "I Hope..."
An Indian-origin Member of Parliament, who is also Britain's youngest MP in the House of Commons, on Tuesday announced on social media that she will be taking "several weeks" off her parliamentary work for mental health reasons.
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Indian-Origin UK Minister Tested For Coronavirus After Feeling Unwell
Britain's Indian-origin Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, has been tested for the novel coronavirus after feeling unwell at the despatch box in the House of Commons.
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What's The Strength Of Britain's House Of Commons? Here's UK Election In Numbers
Voters head to the polls across Britain on Thursday for the third general election in four-and-a-half years. Here are some of the key numbers:
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Britain Speaker Yelled "Order! Order!" Over 14,000 Times During His 10-Year Tenure
John Bercow stepped down on Thursday after 10 years as speaker of Britain's House of Commons -- a role that rocketed him into the heart of the Brexit battle, and won him European fans.
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British Parliament Suspended Until October 14, Speaker Protests
Britain's parliament on Tuesday began a controversial five-week suspension during a ceremony marred by a protest in which opposition MPs held up signs reading "SILENCED" and shouted "Shame on you!".
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UK Parliament Speaker To Step Down Amid Brexit Turmoil
John Bercow, the speaker of Britain's House of Commons, announced Monday that he would step down within weeks, amid criticism by Brexit hardliners who say he has twisted parliamentary rules to undermine them.
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Outgoing PM May Fights Back Tears As She's Applauded Out Of UK Parliament
British lawmakers gave outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May a standing ovation as they applauded her out of the House of Commons chamber after her final, at times emotional, appearance as leader on Wednesday.
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UK Backs Extending Gay Marriage, Abortion Rights To Northern Ireland
Britain's House of Commons voted on Tuesday to extend same-sex marriage and abortion rights to Northern Ireland, unless devolved government is restored in Belfast by October 21.
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UK Government Plans Third Brexit Deal Vote On Friday
Britain's government said it intended to hold a third parliamentary vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal on Friday but was awaiting the go-ahead from House of Commons speaker.
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Rishi Sunak's Plan To Phase-Out Smoking Among UK Youth Clears First Hurdle
A contentious bill that aims to eventually phase out smoking in Britain advanced in parliament on Tuesday, as the House of Commons voted in favour of the controversial measure.
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Chaos Erupts In UK Parliament Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote
Britain's House of Commons descended into chaos on Wednesday over a motion calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Woman Sues UK's Spy Agency For Calling Her A Chinese Agent
A woman branded a Chinese agent by Britain's domestic intelligence service MI5 is suing the agency in a bid to clear her name, with her lawyers today trying to compel MI5 to disclose why it warned lawmakers about her.
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British Conservative MP Suspended Over 'Porn In Parliament' Allegation
Britain's ruling Conservative party on Friday suspended one of its MPs pending an investigation into claims he watched pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber.
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Jeans, Sportswear Not Appropriate For Parliament: UK House Speaker To MPs
Britain's members of Parliament will return to the House of Commons on Monday at the end of their summer recess and have been issued a warning note by the Speaker to dress appropriately in "business attire".
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Former UK Speaker Defects To Labour With Attack On PM Boris Johnson
The colourful former speaker of Britain's House of Commons John Bercow said he has left the Conservatives to join the opposition Labour Party, launching a blistering attack on Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Indian-Origin British MP Opens Up On Mental Health Struggle: "I Hope..."
An Indian-origin Member of Parliament, who is also Britain's youngest MP in the House of Commons, on Tuesday announced on social media that she will be taking "several weeks" off her parliamentary work for mental health reasons.
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Indian-Origin UK Minister Tested For Coronavirus After Feeling Unwell
Britain's Indian-origin Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, has been tested for the novel coronavirus after feeling unwell at the despatch box in the House of Commons.
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What's The Strength Of Britain's House Of Commons? Here's UK Election In Numbers
Voters head to the polls across Britain on Thursday for the third general election in four-and-a-half years. Here are some of the key numbers:
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Britain Speaker Yelled "Order! Order!" Over 14,000 Times During His 10-Year Tenure
John Bercow stepped down on Thursday after 10 years as speaker of Britain's House of Commons -- a role that rocketed him into the heart of the Brexit battle, and won him European fans.
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British Parliament Suspended Until October 14, Speaker Protests
Britain's parliament on Tuesday began a controversial five-week suspension during a ceremony marred by a protest in which opposition MPs held up signs reading "SILENCED" and shouted "Shame on you!".
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UK Parliament Speaker To Step Down Amid Brexit Turmoil
John Bercow, the speaker of Britain's House of Commons, announced Monday that he would step down within weeks, amid criticism by Brexit hardliners who say he has twisted parliamentary rules to undermine them.
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Outgoing PM May Fights Back Tears As She's Applauded Out Of UK Parliament
British lawmakers gave outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May a standing ovation as they applauded her out of the House of Commons chamber after her final, at times emotional, appearance as leader on Wednesday.
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UK Backs Extending Gay Marriage, Abortion Rights To Northern Ireland
Britain's House of Commons voted on Tuesday to extend same-sex marriage and abortion rights to Northern Ireland, unless devolved government is restored in Belfast by October 21.
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UK Government Plans Third Brexit Deal Vote On Friday
Britain's government said it intended to hold a third parliamentary vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal on Friday but was awaiting the go-ahead from House of Commons speaker.
