Pomp and pageantry scaled down for second Queen’s Speech in months
The Queen has delivered her second Queen’s Speech in as many months – but this time the pomp and pageantry were replaced with a more low-key event.
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Johnson hails new Parliament as one of best ever amid appeal for unity
Boris Johnson has insisted voters have returned “one of the best Parliaments this country has ever produced”, as he rebuffed calls for Scottish independence and appealed for unity.
MPs heading to Parliament delayed by horses on railway line
Horses on one of Britain’s main railway lines look set to prevent a number of MPs from making it in time for the first official meeting of politicians in Parliament since the General Election.
Senior politicians pay respects to ‘doyen of the lobby’ Chris Moncrieff
Senior political figures from across the spectrum have paid tribute to Chris Moncrieff, one of the most respected lobby journalists of his generation, who has died at the age of 88.
PM encouraged to deliver Brexit promises on election campaign visit
Boris Johnson has been told to deliver on his Brexit promises or face receiving an unpleasant letter.
New Parliament to start on Tuesday December 17
MPs will attend Parliament for the first time after the forthcoming General Election on Tuesday December 17.
End in sight for one of the shortest parliamentary sessions
The shortest parliamentary session in just over 70 years comes to an end on Tuesday, when MPs officially pack up and head off for the General Election campaign.
Jo Cox Foundation: ‘Very sad’ to see female MPs quitting over abuse
A foundation set up in the name of murdered MP Jo Cox has attacked the “abhorrent” abuse aimed at female MPs, after four women cited bullying as their reason for standing down from Parliament.
Former Edinburgh MP says last week’s Commons clashes were worse than anything he could recall
A veteran former MP who served 40 years in the Commons says last week’s bad-tempered clashes were worse than anything he could recall.
Opposition could move to oust Boris Johnson within days with confidence vote
Jeremy Corbyn is expected to meet the SNP and other opposition parties tomorrow to discuss the possibility of bringing down Boris Johnson within days.
Parliament prorogation: The Queen approves Boris Johnson’s request to suspend Commons
The Queen has been dragged into Westminster’s bitter Brexit battle after Boris Johnson asked her to suspend Parliament for more than a month.