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How MPs' protest channelled 1629 and the English Civil War

Spoiler alert: It didn't end well for the guy who prorogued parliament 400 years ago.

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No Deal Brexit and Ireland: 'Will it create security tensions on the border? Yes'

Former Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern tells Euronews about his fears of a No Deal Brexit. We look at why avoiding a hard border is key for the island of Ireland.

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Brexit: What happens now Parliament has been suspended?

Parliament is now suspended until October 14 — what does this mean for Brexit?

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Jeremy Corbyn draws battle lines for a future election in fiery speech

The Labour leader pledged to protect workers and tenants against landlords and bosses.

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John Bercow's journey from the back benches to the speaker's chair

The speaker has been a divisive figure in the House of Commons

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Who is Boris Johnson’s advisor Dominic Cummings?

Dominic Cummings has made his presence felt in Westminster since he was appointed as a senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in July and its not just lawmakers that have noticed.

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UK PM once again fails in call to MPs to back snap election

Parliament will be prorogued later on Monday ahead of Brexit deadline.

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UK PM likely to attempt 'fudge' to get around Brexit extension - former Tory strategist

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No breakthrough at Johnson and Varadkar meeting

We won't replace a legal guarantee with a promise, said Varadkar

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Labour to win snap election if held after Brexit deadline, poll finds

As British political parties start campaigning for a general election that has yet to be agreed upon, a new poll has found that it would be in the opposition's interest to delay the vote until after the October 31 Brexit deadline.

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Amber Rudd resigns from UK Cabinet over sacking of rebel MPs

Amber Rudd, one of the few Remain-supporting ministers in Boris Johnson's Cabinet, resigned on Saturday evening, accusing the British leader of having conducted an "assault on decency and democracy" by expelling rebel lawmakers from the party.

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UK lawmakers ready for legal action over Brexit delay

UK lawmakers and expelled Tory MP's have said they will go to court if Boris Johnson does not abide by legislation that would extend the Brexit delay if no deal is signed.

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Does the UK need a written constitution?

Boris Johnson's actions have provoked a constitutional crisis in the UK.

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A summary of Boris Johnson's terrible week in parliament

It was a complicated week in parliament that saw Boris Johnson lose several key votes as Parliament came back from summer break.

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Watch: Heckler ruins Boris Johnson's charm offensive

'You're playing games!' Heckler ruins Boris Johnson's charm offensive

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Police chiefs criticise Boris Johnson for politicising police officers

West Yorkshire Chief Constable John Robins said he was disappointed the Prime Minister had used the officers as a backdrop for a speech that was not solely about police recruitment.

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Brexit brinkmanship, new old faces and remembering WW2 in Brussels

For those of you who love to follow the Brexit drama, this week couldn't have been more gripping.Also this week, the hearings with the nominees for the EU top jobs began with arguably the most prominent candidate: Christine Lagarde, the head of the IMF. That's in this edition of State of the Union.

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Legislation to stop no-deal Brexit passes both houses of UK parliament

The House of Lords approved legislation to stop a no-deal Brexit after agreeing to push the bill through by the end of day on Friday.

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Brexit rebel: Boris Johnson's Conservatives 'all over the place'

Caroline Nokes says the Tories are in a dangerous position to fight an election.

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Johnson would 'rather be dead in ditch' than ask for Brexit extension

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said he would rather be "dead in a ditch" than ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit deadline.