The U.K. government has pledged to remove hereditary peers from Parliament in 2025. For Lord Cromwell and 87 others, it is a wistful departure.
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Queen’s Coffin Passes Through London Landmarks to Westminster Hall
King Charles III, his siblings and his sons followed the gun carriage carrying the monarch to Westminster Hall, where she will lie in state.
Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Will Be on Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey
On Sunday, Elizabeth’s coffin will be carried from Balmoral Castle, in the Scottish Highlands, on a roundabout six-hour journey to Edinburgh, via Aberdeen.
Big Ben’s Bongs Will Soon Ring Out Again Across London
Next to the Houses of Parliament, the tower that houses the enormous bell has been undergoing renovation since 2017.
U.K. Policing Bill Examined After Clashes at Sarah Everard Vigil
The police’s actions at an event in memory of a woman who was kidnapped and killed in London have put the proposed legislation under a spotlight.
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.
Welcome to Parliament. Now Sit Down and Shut Up.
New lawmakers may have realized a lifetime ambition. But with a huge Conservative majority, individual members will have little influence.
Students Skip School Across Europe to Demand Climate Action
In cities including Berlin, London and Paris, young protesters took to the streets to urge their leaders to combat climate change.