Parliament

Legislature whose power and function are similar to those dictated by the Westminster system of the United Kingdom

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In modern politics and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries. The term is similar to the idea of a senate, synod or congress, and is commonly used in countries that are current or former monarchies, a form of government with a monarch as the head. Some contexts restrict the use of the word parliament to parliamentary systems, although it is also used to describe the legislature in some presidential systems, even where it is not in the official name.

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Boris Johnson pays tribute to Corbyn on his final PMQs as Labour leader Boris Johnson pays tribute to Jeremy Corbyn at the start of his final PMQs as Labour leader. In the final session of Parliament before an early Easter recess, the Prime Minister acknowledged Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published 2 weeks ago

Matt Hancock confirms coronavirus death toll reaches 53 in England Health Secretary Matt Hancock offers an update to Parliament on the latest Government measures to control the coronavirus outbreak. Mr Hancock said 53 people in England have now died after testing.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 3 weeks ago

Whatever it takes: Matt Hancock gives coronavirus update in Commons Health secretary Matt Hancock gives a statement in the House of Commons about Covid-19 after the WHO declared the coronavirus was now a pandemic. Mr Hancock said: “This afternoon the World Health.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:35Published on March 11, 2020


Matt Hancock: Parliament to remain open Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told MPs in the House of Commons that Parliament will remain open, despite the World Health Organisation confirming the Coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published on March 11, 2020

PM arrives back at Downing Street after Parliament meetings Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived back at 10 Downing Street after meeting with ministers at his office in the Palace of Westminster as a full cabinet reshuffle takes place. Report by Blairm... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published on February 13, 2020

Lebanon gov't wins Parliament's confidence vote despite protests Parliament backs cabinet and financial plans of PM Hassan Diab in vote held despite attempts by protesters to block it. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:45Published on February 12, 2020

Boris Johnson: HS2 has 'fundamental value' The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed to Parliament that the High Speed 2 rail line will go ahead. Report by Barnetth. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:32Published on February 11, 2020

Boris Johnson departs Downing St Boris Johnson makes his way to Parliament, ahead of this afternoon's announcement on HS2. Report by Barnetth. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published on February 11, 2020

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