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    Aug 30

    ICYMI: Read our recent related Insight on the Government’s intention to end free movement of EU citizens in the UK, and what needs to happen before free movement can end in the UK

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  2. Aug 30

    Your Member of Parliament represents you in the House of Commons. Want to find out who your MP is and how you can contact them? Use our handy postcode search tool:

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  3. Aug 29

    It looks like next week will be a busy one in Parliament, here's how you can keep up with what's going on: -Follow & for current information -Watch unedited proceedings online -Read debates in Hansard

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  4. Aug 28

    The Queen has approved the Prime Minister's request to suspend Parliament in the 2nd sitting week of September. This suspension is known as , but what does that mean? Find out more

    Prorogation marks the end of a parliamentary session. It is the formal name given to the period between the end of a session of Parliament and the State Opening of Parliament that begins the next session. The parliamentary session may also be prorogued before Parliament is dissolved.
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    Aug 28

    The Prime Minister has asked the Queen to suspend (prorogue) Parliament in the 2nd sitting week of September. How does Parliament work? And what are the consequences? Our recent briefing explains what you need to know

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  6. Aug 27

    MPs will return from summer recess next week and , census legislation and the housebuilding industry are among the subjects scheduled for debate. Use our online calendar to keep up to date:

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    Aug 23

    When public petitions reach over 100,000 signatures MPs can debate it in . What makes a successful petition? Read our new Insight which analyses hour-by-hour growth on (July 2015 to Nov 2018) to find out

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  8. Aug 22

    When an MP speaks in the Chamber, a record is made in the Official Report, otherwise known as Hansard. Find MPs, their contributions, debates, petitions and divisions from published Hansard reports going back over 200 years.

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    Aug 22

    Did you know❓ 🗳 Women first stood for election to in 1918, and there are currently 211 women MPs (the highest ever). Check out our complete list of women MPs including election dates and the parties and constituencies represented ➡️

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  10. Aug 21

    The work of your MP doesn't just take place in the House of Commons Chamber. Watch our video to find out what business Members are working on when they're not taking part in debates.

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  11. Aug 20

    Your MP represents you in the House of Commons. Find out how to contact your MP when you are affected by decisions made by Parliament or the Government.

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  12. Aug 20

    Confused by the ? Our expert colleagues in the compiled this useful insight in December. Want more impartial analysis from the House of Commons library? Subscribe for the latest insights on the subjects that interest you as they’re published.

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  13. Aug 19

    What does a Member of Parliament actually do? It's more than attending debates in the Chamber - find out more about the role of an MP:

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  14. Aug 16

    Did you know our provides education visits, free teaching resources and Continuing Professional Development opportunities for teachers and interested educators. Find out more on our website:

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    Aug 16

    In 1819 around 2% of the population could vote. On 16 August 1819 60,000 people gathered in Manchester to demand representation. The massacre of these peaceful protesters became known as Peterloo. Manchester MP explains what happened.

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    Aug 16

    Today we remember the 60,000 people who gathered in Manchester on 16 August 1819 to demand the vote and representation in Parliament. 18 of these peaceful protesters were killed and hundreds were injured but our democracy is their legacy.

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  17. Aug 14

    Looking for something to do during the summer? Why not visit ? Tours are running Monday to Saturday until 31 August 2019.

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    Aug 13

    MPs return to in two weeks. Want to know what's happening in Westminster and beyond? Stay up-to-date with free, impartial research delivered straight to your inbox. Choose from over 30 topics. Subscribe today at

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    Get free, factual and impartial information on topics including Brexit, immigration, the economy and more.
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  19. Aug 13

    . takes Parliament beyond Westminster - our outreach officers visit locations in all regions and nations of the UK. Find out if there are events any near you.

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  20. Aug 12

    The work of Parliament affects us all. Find out how you can :

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