Parliament

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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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Sunak: UK economy will contract this year by 11.3% Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the UK's spending review in Parliament this afternoon. Mr Sunak confirmed the government is spending £280bn to get the country through the coronavirus crisis,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:55Published 22 hours ago

France security law: Parliament votes through bill that curbs police images Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published 1 day ago


PM must respond to ‘injustices’ after elderly protester held outside Parliament Conservative MP Charles Walker expresses his outrage at the treatment of aprotester he saw being arrested outside of Parliament. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:15Published 2 days ago

Long-pending issues are resolved by looking for solution: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multi-storeyed flats for Members of Parliament via video conferencing, today. During his address, he said, "The long-pending issues since decades are resolved.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:49Published 3 days ago

PM Modi inaugurates multi-storeyed flats for MPs in Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multi-storeyed flats for Members of Parliament via video conferencing on November 23. The flats are located at Dr BD Marg in the national capital. Lok Sabha.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published 3 days ago

‘Does Congress support restoration of Article 370’?: Ravi Shankar Prasad BJP lashed out at the Congress over the Gupkar alliance in Kashmir. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad demanded that the Congress party should clear its stand on the restoration of Article 370 in the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:44Published 1 week ago

Farm laws: BKU farmers forcibly shut Reliance stores in Ludhiana Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) farmers protested at MBD Mall in Ludhiana over farm laws and closed the reliance stores at the mall. Farmers in Punjab have been protesting against the three agriculture.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:28Published 3 weeks ago

Ethiopia dispute: Parliament approves interim gov’t for Tigray Internet and phone lines have been cut as airports and airspace close. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:34Published 3 weeks ago

Kamal Nath adamant his 'item' remark referred to Parliament's agenda lists Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath on November 01 again clarified his remarks wherein he referred BJP leader Imarti Devi as 'item' and said it wasn't to insult anyone and I told.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:25Published on November 1, 2020

Pakistan's opposition parties unite to rally against PM Imran Khan A group of 11 major opposition parties in Pakistan have joined hands to raise their protest against the ruling Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). A large number of people.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:57Published on October 16, 2020

Pro-presidential parties dominate Kyrgyzstan parliamentary vote Several opposition parties reject preliminary results showing four parties crossing the threshold to get representation in Parliament. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:49Published on October 5, 2020

Misbehaviour of parliamentarians with RS Deputy Speaker is political hooliganism: Hardeep Singh Puri While addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Union Ministre Hardeep Singh Puri talked about the misbehaviour of parliamentarians with the Deputy Speaker. He said that whatever happened on.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on October 4, 2020

Ministers have held crisis talks with Tory MPs in an effort to ward off a revolt over coronavirus laws Boris Johnson is under pressure to give Parliament the opportunity to debateand vote on future restrictions, with more than 50 Tory MPs signalling theycould rebel on the matter. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published on September 28, 2020

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Online 'pandemic of misinformation' poses existential threat to UK's democracy, report says Parliamentary committee calls for fines of up to 4% of global turnover for tech giants which fail to stem inaccurate content Independent - Published on June 29, 2020

Canada's Trudeau backs opposition leader kicked out of Parliament in racism row Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday backed the leader of an opposition party who was ejected from the House of Commons for branding a member of another party a racist and refusing to.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Coronavirus: Parliament to return 21 April, government says Parliament will return after the Easter recess, the government confirmed on Sunday, a day after cross-party calls for the immediate recall of the house. Independent - Published on April 12, 2020
Trudeau calls for 'Team Canada' effort, wants lawmakers to back coronavirus package Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on Wednesday for a "Team Canada effort" to beat the coronavirus outbreak, saying Parliament should be brought back so all legislators could approve a massive aid.. Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020

Coronavirus: Parliament should be able to operate 'virtually' during crisis, says Speaker 'MPs are being swamped right now with questions and case work from distressed constituents who need answers,' says Sir Lindsay Hoyle Independent - Published on April 1, 2020
Canada's Trudeau wants to recall MPs to back massive coronavirus aid package Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday he wanted to recall Parliament so legislators could approve a massive aid package he called "the biggest economic measures of our lifetimes". Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020
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New Zealand passes law decriminalising abortion Parliament's vote to remove the procedure from the Crimes Act changes a law in force since 1977. BBC News - Published on March 18, 2020

Hungary to shut borders to international passengers to fight coronavirus: PM Hungary will close its borders for international passengers, close cultural and sports events and establishments and limit the opening hours of restaurants, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told Parliament.. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020
Secret doorway in Parliament leads to historical treasure trove Historical treasures - and evidence of a beer-fuelled party - are uncovered in the Commons restoration. BBC News - Published on February 26, 2020
Poland judges: Parliament and Supreme Court issue rival rulings The top court says new judges are not independent, while lawmakers vote to fire those who are critical. BBC News - Published on January 23, 2020	Nadine Dorries says she 'writes 1,000 words a day' to further career as novelist despite becoming Tory minister MP was paid £154,000 in book advances last year, declaration to Parliament shows Independent - Published on January 5, 2020
Spain's future in the balance as lawmakers head for knife-edge vote Spanish lawmakers head to Parliament on Saturday for several days of debate ahead of an extremely tight vote that could confirm Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez as prime minister, breaking the country's.. Reuters - Published on January 4, 2020	Spain´s Catalan separatists ERC agrees to abstain in Sanchez investiture Catalan separatist party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) said on Thursday it will abstain during the vote in Parliament to confirm Pedro Sanchez as Prime Minister, potentially signaling an end.. Reuters - Published on January 2, 2020
Queen to outline UK PM's Brexit agenda Plans to take the UK out of the EU will be among the bills unveiled as the Queen opens Parliament. BBC News - Published on December 18, 2019	Johnson plans to block any delay to Brexit process The move comes as MPs gather for the first sitting of the new Parliament after the general election. BBC News - Published on December 17, 2019
What's it like being a new British MP? Take a behind the scenes tour of Parliament to find out what it's be like to be new member. BBC News - Published on December 16, 2019	Paris conference sign of foreign concern for Lebanon: Berri A Paris conference to mobilize support for Lebanon showed that the international community is more concerned about the country than some Lebanese, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on December 11, 2019
Iraq unrest: Parliament approves PM Abdul Mahdi's resignation It comes after two months of protests in which security forces have killed about 400 people. BBC News - Published on December 1, 2019	Parliament approves Iraqi prime minister's resignation Iraq's parliament voted on Sunday to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, following weeks of violent anti-government protests that have rocked the country. Reuters - Published on December 1, 2019
Nancy Astor: Theresa May to unveil statue for pioneering female MP Ex-PM Theresa May will unveil a statue honouring Nancy Astor, who was elected to Parliament in 1919. BBC News - Published on November 28, 2019	Hungary's ruling party to curtail freedom of action, access for MPs Hungary’s Parliament will begin discussing on Wednesday a bill that restricts its members’ freedom of action, a ruling party proposal that has led to renewed accusations of authoritarianism on the.. Reuters - Published on November 19, 2019
Lebanon's Speaker Berri says situation in Lebanon getting more 'complicated': Al Joumhouria The situation in Lebanon is becoming more complicated, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was cited as saying by newspaper al-Joumhouria on Saturday, comments that suggested a deal needed to form.. Reuters - Published on November 16, 2019	Lebanon's Berri says insists on Hariri as PM of next government- NBN television Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said he insisted on nominating Saad al-Hariri as prime minister of the country's next government, NBN television reported on Thursday. Reuters - Published on November 7, 2019
Ian Austin: Ex-Labour MP urges people to vote Johnson to keep Corbyn out as he announces he is quitting Parliament A former Labour MP has announced he will resign from parliament and urged people to vote Boris Johnson, claiming Jeremy Corbyn is "completely unfit" to run the country. Independent - Published on November 7, 2019	UK PM Johnson passes government's legislative agenda Parliament approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan for government on Thursday in a symbolic vote that does little to strengthen his authority on Brexit or signal an end to the country's political.. Reuters - Published on October 24, 2019
Back an election and we can still ratify a Brexit deal, UK PM Johnson tells Labour Parliament could still pass a deal to leave the European Union if it backs the government's attempt to hold a new election, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in a.. Reuters - Published on October 24, 2019	Canada's Trudeau retains power in election but will have minority government Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals held onto power after a closely fought election on Monday but were reduced to a minority government that will need the support in Parliament of a.. Reuters - Published on October 22, 2019
Canada's Trudeau, main rival trade attacks as campaign grinds to conclusion Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing the loss of his Parliamentary majority in an election next week, traded attacks with his main rival on Saturday as a bad-tempered campaign entered its.. Reuters - Published on October 20, 2019	Watch: The moment the MPs voted to postpone Brexit MPs vote in favour of the Letwin amendment, delaying Brexit until legislation is passed by Parliament. BBC News - Published on October 19, 2019
Brexit: Europe’s leaders tune in for Parliament drama EU leaders are happy with their Brexit deal with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson - but what happens next? BBC News - Published on October 18, 2019	Brexit: What to expect from Parliament's Saturday sitting What to expect from Saturday's sitting of Parliament, when MPs will vote Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. BBC News - Published on October 18, 2019
Brexit: Europe's press welcomes deal but doubts it will succeed Newspapers across Europe are doubtful Parliament will pass Boris Johnson's Brexit deal BBC News - Published on October 18, 2019	Brexit deal: What does it mean? Boris Johnson has agreed a new Brexit deal with the EU - but what does it mean and will Parliament pass it? BBC News - Published on October 17, 2019
Brexit: What happens now? The British government and the EU have agreed a new Brexit deal, but will it get through Parliament? BBC News - Published on October 17, 2019	New Brexit deal agreed, UK PM Boris Johnson says PM calls the agreement "a great new deal", but it will still need to be approved by Parliament. BBC News - Published on October 17, 2019
Pomp in Parliament: The Queen’s Speech A look at the fanfare and formality behind this year's State Opening of Parliament. BBC News - Published on October 14, 2019	Westminster car crash driver Salih Khater jailed for life Salih Khater used his vehicle to try to kill people outside Parliament. BBC News - Published on October 14, 2019
'Brexit: 'Big gap' remains in UK-EU deal discussions The future of Northern Ireland's border dominates, while Parliament reconvenes for the Queen's Speech. BBC News - Published on October 13, 2019	Special sitting for MPs to decide Brexit future Parliament will meet on Saturday 19 October after a key EU summit to approve the next steps for the UK. BBC News - Published on October 9, 2019
Brexit: Parliament to sit on a Saturday for first time in 37 years in last-ditch Boris Johnson bid to stop delay MPs to be recalled on 19 October, even with no agreement to vote on – and told to choose between crashing out or an extension Independent - Published on October 9, 2019	Johnson defends language after criticism from MPs The prime minister says he deplores threats to MPs, adding that "tempers need to come down" in Parliament. BBC News - Published on September 26, 2019
UK MPs return after court rules shutdown unlawful Boris Johnson returns from New York early as Parliament reconvenes in the wake of Tuesday's ruling. BBC News - Published on September 25, 2019	The ruling – and what happened next Key moments from the day Britain's highest court found the PM's decision to suspend Parliament unlawful. BBC News - Published on September 24, 2019
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Parliament

Legislative body of government

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