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    Only five days left to submit your response to the . We want to hear from you, so

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    Tomorrow we'll be asking senior civil servants what the government is doing to protect against online threats to democracy and ensure transparency in social media campaigning. Tuesday 3 September from 10.35am. Stream the session live here:

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    The also represents the House of Lords at State and parliamentary occasions, such as State Visits or welcoming dignitaries to .

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    The ’s lecture series takes place in and is shown on . Watch Lord Rees of Ludlow’s lecture on technology & environmental stresses in 2050 and beyond

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    The also coordinates an outreach programme which includes , and the annual Lords Chamber Event. Read more about and book a peer to speak to your school

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    As , Lord Fowler presides over the chamber, introducing items of business and amendments and calling divisions. He chairs the House of Lords Commission, which sets the direction and strategy for the House of Lords.

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    Lord Fowler is the third , following Baroness D’Souza and Baroness Hayman. The Lord Speaker is elected for a period of five years. While in office, they’re expected to remain impartial and not vote, even if a vote is tied.

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    Lord Fowler celebrates three years as this week. He was elected on 8 June 2016 and first presided over the chamber on 5 September that year.

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    Recess is over tomorrow at , and we will be holding our next two evidence sessions

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    Tomorrow at 3.30pm, examine how the Act is working in practice. We're hearing from three local councils: Glynne Morgan from Clare Oakley from & Andrew Tiffin from Full details 👇

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  12. Aug 30

    Why is this part of the House of Lords called the Norman Porch? Find out with our 360 photography

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    Are you busy writing your responses to our ? Keep watching for some top tips for written evidence

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    Don't miss out on this opportunity to on Electoral Registration. 🗳️ Let us know your views by 9 Sept.

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    Aug 29

    Research for parliament: preparing for a changing world 🌍 Our latest horizon scanning report is out. What do experts think? What research does UK Parliament need to know more about? Read the full report: 1/8

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  16. Aug 28

    Watch the State Opening of 2017

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    New sessions of start with State Opening. What is State Opening?

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    Watch the ceremony for the previous session of

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    The prime minister has written to members of the to inform them that will be prorogued in the second sitting week in September. What is ?

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    The final phase of conservation on Daniel Maclise’s extraordinary wall paintings in the Royal Gallery are now complete. Much gratitude to the conservators who have returned these paintings to their former glory.

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