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There are strict rules on how one must act whilst inside the House of Commons

Elected leaders and representatives across democracies tend to be old, wealthy, male and belong to the ethnic majority of their respective countries. This lack of diversity is a problem: it suggests that those who govern are out of step with the broader society that they seek to represent.

Letters: Janette Ward is filled with hope after living in a wasteland, Helen Beioley felt surprisingly proud while reading the paper, while Robert Dyson would like to see the House of Commons become more civilised

New chancellor says she will make statement to MPs before summer recess about financial situation as she says UK economy has been ‘held back’

The new house has a record number of women and ethnic minority members, but finding seats could be hard during busy debates

The U.K. has its first change in government in 14 years after the Labour Party won a resounding victory in a general election

Yes, Keir Starmer won a massive majority as the Tories collapsed — but the stage is set for a far-right comeback

Aside from Labour’s landslide victory, the other big story of the 2024 election is the fragmentation of the British parliament and the rise of smaller parties at the expense of the Conservatives.

The U.K. has its first change in government in 14 years after the Labour Party won a resounding victory in a general election