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The first secretary of state follows Michael Fallon and Priti Patel to the backbenches, leaving Theresa May with an ever shrinking pool from which to draw ministerial talent.
Binders full of rebels.
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Despite apparently over-the-top tactics, Tory whips failed to stop backbenchers from voting against the government. So why wouldn’t they do it again?
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We can’t solve this problem until we acknowledge some deep-rooted beliefs about male and female roles in sex and relationships.
Michael Fallon has resigned as defence minister over allegations against him.
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If ever there was a time to think seriously about whether parliament represents the people, it’s now.
A protestor awaits news of the vote outside parliament.
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Theresa May didn’t fall victim to a major rebellion but she is about to face much more detailed scrutiny from some very unhappy backbenchers.
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Key timings to watch as this important piece of legislation is scrutinised in the House of Commons.
The clock is ticking.
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What the Bill proposes and why it is so controversial.
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This was not the plan. Not the plan at all.
The state opening of parliament was a toned down affair this year.
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The parliamentary year looks set to be focused on Brexit, and with battles ahead, Theresa May has backed out of a flurry of planned legislation.
Who knows?
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James Tilley , University of Oxford ; Ben Williams , University of Salford ; Daniel Fitzpatrick , Aston University ; John Garry , Queen's University Belfast ; Kathryn Simpson , Manchester Metropolitan University ; Laura McAllister , Cardiff University ; Matthew Cole , University of Birmingham ; Michael Kitson , Cambridge Judge Business School ; Neil Matthews , University of Bristol ; Parveen Akhtar , Aston University ; Richard Murphy , City, University of London ; Robin Pettitt , Kingston University ; Stuart Wilks-Heeg , University of Liverpool , dan William McDougall , Glasgow Caledonian University
Rolling coverage of the general election results from expert academics.
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Making manifesto promises is a misleading trend that is distorting the role of politicians and parliament
All tied up?
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If the purple vote turns blue…
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The Irish republicans stand for parliament but don’t attend when they win. It’s high time that changed.
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election.
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Wondering how the U.K. government can just decide to dissolve itself and call for a general election? As our expert explains, it’s not uncommon.
Out of a clear blue sky?
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A look at the pressure points for the contenders in this last minute election.
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Even when a response goes to plan, lessons can be learnt.
A matter of tone.
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Whatever you think of her politics, May’s decision to rise above divisive tough talk was an admirable one.
Westminster in lockdown.
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There had been warnings and the city was on high alert. Police are now conducting a major terrorist investigation.
Disabled campaigners take to the streets of London to demand rights in 1995.
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New research has found the UK parliament is fraught with institutionalised ableism
The Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, during the debate on the Brexit bill.
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Peers have sent the Brexit bill back to MPs with changes calling for a vote on a final deal, and the protection of EU nationals in Britain.