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    Aug 28

    A lot of people are talking about Parliament today. Confused by what prorogation means or what’s happening?❓ Let us help with this thread 👇

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  2. Aug 30

    The job of the week with is Engagement Administrator ✍️ In this role, you would provide valued administrative support and be a point of contact for our Westminster and Constituency engagement teams. Apply at

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  3. Aug 30

    The job of the week with is Head of Marketing and Digital Communications 🗣️📱 Could you play a lead role in developing, delivering and evaluating marketing and digital communications activity for the House of Lords? Apply at

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  4. Aug 30

    The job of the week with is Design Manager for the Masterplan of the Northern Estates Programme 📐📜 We need somebody to work with design consultants on the refurbishment of several historic buildings on the Parliamentary Estate. Apply at

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  5. Aug 30

    We're on the lookout for people who can bring new skills and perspectives to UK Parliament. Could that be you? Browse our vacancies here or see the most exciting jobs from the week in this thread ⏬

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  6. Aug 29

    The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is a great source of independent and balanced analysis of public-policy issues relating to science and technology🔬 See their new report on current areas of change that could inform future policy priorities and debates:

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  7. Aug 28

    And make sure to follow to find out the latest news from the second Chamber and watch their live streams and archive videos on Parliament TV📺

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  8. Aug 28

    It will be a busy and eventful week in Parliament next week. Follow for updates from the Chamber and watch live on the UK Parliament YouTube channel 🎬

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  9. Aug 28

    Want to find out more about notable cases of prorogation and what it means for Brexit? Take a look at the briefing:

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  10. Aug 28

    Why are people talking about petitions? 🖊️ There is currently a petition with over 350,000 signatures asking the government not to prorogue Parliament. You can see the e-petition on our official e-petitions site here:

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  11. Aug 28

    Where does the Queen come into this? 👑 The Queen is the only one who can prorogue Parliament, but she only does this on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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  12. Aug 28

    Is it unusual to prorogue Parliament? No - Parliament is prorogued at the end of each session, which is usually about a year. However, the current session has lasted over two years. This is the longest for over 350 years:

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  13. Aug 28

    Why are people talking about prorogation? The Queen has approved the Prime Minister’s request to suspend (prorogue) Parliament from the 10th September, days after MPs return from the summer recess.

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    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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    Aug 27

    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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  16. Aug 23

    The job of the week with is Content Designer. As a Content Designer you will create accurate, user focused and accessible content for UK Parliament. Apply at

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  17. Aug 23

    The job of the week with the is Commis Chef. As a Commis Chef, you will prepare and present food to the highest standards as directed by the Sous Chef / Chef de partie. Apply at

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  18. Aug 23

    The job of the week with the is Collections Manager. As the Collections Manager, you will develop and maintain policies and standards for the care of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts collection. Apply at

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  19. Aug 23

    We're looking for people who can bring new perspectives and skills to UK Parliament. Is that you? Browse our vacancies here or read our thread for some of this week’s most exciting jobs⏬

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  20. Retweeted
    Aug 23

    The House of Lords plays an important role in checking and challenging the decisions and actions of the government through questions and debates. Find out more about this aspect of the House's work

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