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Diplomatic scandal in London
It was Beijing's response to the sanctions it imposed on British lawmakers who spoke about human rights violations in China's Xinjiang province.
Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, and Speaker of the House of Lords, John McFall, prevented the Chinese Ambassador from speaking in the British Parliament today, Reuters reports.
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The UK is Ready to Leave the EU on January 31st
The UK is ready to leave the EU on January 31st. This was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
After the Brexit bill was approved by the House of Commons, it was also voted on by the House of Lords on Wednesday. The document must now be signed by Queen Elizabeth. This is expected to happen today or tomorrow, after which it will enter into force.
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The British Government is Considering Moving the House of Lords Outside London
British Conservatives announced yesterday that the government is considering moving the House of Lords - the the upper house of the British Parliament - outside of London to re-establish voter relations, DPA reported.
The UK Parliament Announced its Suspension
The UK Parliament announced its suspension at midnight, 25 days before the upcoming elections.
The dissolution of Parliament means that the House of Commons and the House of Lords cease to exist. The new House of Commons will be elected on December 12, while the Lords will retain their positions.
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British Foreign Office official, parliamentarians to visit
Permanent Under Secretary of the British Foreign Office Simon McDonald will visit Serbia on September 11 and 12.
A delegation of the House of Lords of the British Parliament will arrive here in late September, the Serbian government announced on Thursday.
Parliament backs Brexit bill, May says divorce 'in coming days'
Parliament gave its approval March 13 for British Prime Minister Theresa May to start Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, a process to start "in the coming days," according to May, who addressed the MPs.
Brexit: Theresa May is free to invoke Article 50
The British Prime Minister Theresa May took what she wanted from the House of Commons. The bill “Draft Law of the European Union [notification of withdrawal]” passed and now the Brexit procedure can finally start.
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British House of Commons Approves Start of Brexit
With a majority of 372 votes, the House of Commons have started the process of Great Britain leaving the EU.
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Lord Coke resigns from position after pics and vid show him snorting
Deputy speaker of the House of Lords, John Sewel, has resigned from his position after the publication of photos and a video allegedly showing him enjoying cocaine in the company of prostitutes appeared in the British tabloid, Sun. As deputy speaker, one of Sewel’s roles was to enforce standards.
Serbian parliament speaker to visit Great Britain Tuesday
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Maja Gojkovic will visit the Great Britain and meet with Lord Speaker Baroness Frances D'Souza and Minister for Europe David Lidington in London on Tuesday.
Gojkovic will also meet with Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Trisha Marwick, the Serbian parliament speaker's office released in a statement on Monday.