Few places are as ill suited to social distancing as the crammed chambers of the House of Commons, which is now looking for a digital alternative.
Tag: House of Commons (Great Britain)
Secret Passage Dating to 1660 Is Found Inside U.K. Parliament
An exclusive walkway once used by royalty was rediscovered inside the landmark building, along with some graffiti from Victorian laborers.
U.K. Takes a Major Step Toward Brexit
Parliament finalized a withdrawal bill with none of the histrionics of the last three years, setting the stage for the country’s formal departure from the European Union next week.
U.K. Lawmakers Give Brexit Bill the Green Light
A House of Commons, once bitterly split on how and whether to leave the European Union, agreed with little drama on withdrawal at the end of the month.
U.K. Honors a Flawed Feminist Trailblazer, Nancy Astor
The American-born Lady Astor was the first woman to take a seat in the British Parliament. A century later, her legacy is still being debated.
Lindsay Hoyle to Replace John Bercow as U.K. Speaker
Mr. Hoyle, an opposition lawmaker, will take on the daunting task of replacing the former speaker of the House of Commons, who rode the position to global celebrity.
Speaker John Bercow Bows Out, Loved and Loathed. Much Like Brexit.
Let the ‘chuntering’ begin: The sheriff of Britain’s Parliament has laid down his badge. But maybe not his thesaurus.
Boris Johnson Has a Trust Problem in Parliament
In thwarting a Brexit vote, lawmakers seek extra insurance against an abrupt departure from the European Union without a deal to shape future relations.
A Second Referendum Gains Traction Among Brexit Foes
The idea is to attach an amendment to any Brexit deal requiring that the British people vote whether to accept the agreement or stay put.
A Guide to the Queen’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace
Proceedings in the British Parliament on Monday are a nod to hundreds of years of history. But Brexit loomed over the ceremonies.