Who is Black Rod and why do they knock on the door of the House of Commons?

KING CHARLES delivers his Speech on Wednesday, May 13, as Parliament throws open its doors for the 2026 State Opening. One of ...

Telford MP appointed as Commons assistant whip

Telford MP Shaun Davies has been appointed as an assistant whip in the House of Commons following a series of ministerial ...

Chaos as MPs kicked out of House of Commons over Starmer 'lie' claims

Multiple MPs have been removed from the House of Commons in chaotic scenes while Prime Minister Keir Starmer was being quizzed on the ...

King opens Parliament amid moment of peril for Prime Minister Keir Starmer

The King's Speech by Charles III to MPs and Lords at the State Opening of Parliament was eclipsed by plotting and intrigue ...

Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs

Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge ...

New House of Commons design proposes benches, cinema-style seats and desks for the front bench

OTTAWA — Government ministers and opposition critics can add a new perk to their frontbench roles when the House of Commons ...