#House Of Commons
The North's only independent MP is standing down - get set for a potentially nasty battle for her seat
Independent unionist Lady Sylvia Hermon is standing down as an MP.
Lindsay Hoyle to replace Bercow as new Speaker of the House of Commons
Bercow announced his resignation from the role in September.
UK MPs are set to vote on John Bercow's successor as Speaker - here's how the process works
Labour’s Lindsay Hoyle and Harriet Harman are among the favourites to take on the role of Speaker.
Last Orderrrrs: John Bercow's tenure as Speaker comes to an end today - here's why he's been such a controversial figure
Here a look back at the career of one of Westminster’s most divisive politicians.
Boris Johnson will try again today to get MPs to back an early December election
Johnson failed in his bid last night to get enough MPs to trigger a poll in December.
Boris Johnson will ask MPs to back 12 December election if EU agrees to Brexit extension
This comes as the EU is expected to formally announce its decision on an extension tomorrow.
'Brexit is in purgatory': UK front pages react to last night's House of Commons votes
The EU will now consider what kind of extension to offer the UK.
What was tonight's crucial Brexit vote all about, and what happens now?
Let’s untangle the confusing jumble of Brexit legislation, amendments and Commons votes.
'I hope I don't follow the fate of Michael Collins': Veteran Tory MP namechecks Irish leader in Commons debate
MP Owen Paterson quoted Collins’ speech during the December 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty debates in the Dáil.
Johnson threatens to pull Brexit deal and call general election if MPs don't back his plans
Two crucial votes this evening will determine whether Brexit is possible before 31 October.
Crunch time for Johnson as he tries to push through Brexit bill in three days
He faces the first hurdle this evening when MPs vote on the timetable for the bill’s passage through the parliament.
House of Commons speaker under pressure to allow 'meaningful vote' on Brexit deal today
John Bercow could block the attempt to allow MPs to debate on Monday because of parliamentary rules.
Another showdown for Johnson in the Commons as Labour plots to hijack PM's plans
The prime minister believes he has the numbers to push his withdrawal agreement through parliament.
Johnson sends Tusk letter seeking extension - along with another one saying further delay would be a mistake
Johnson’s plans to pass a Meaningful Vote on his deal today have been scuppered.
As it happened: Defeat for Johnson as MPs force him to seek Brexit extension
Boris Johnson has been defeated in his bid to get his deal through the House of Commons.
Cries of 'shame' from MPs as Brexit secretary invokes memory of Mo Mowlam in Commons debate
One senior Labour MP described the tactic as “deeply offensive”.
'This is a momentous occasion': Boris Johnson urges MPs to back his deal ahead of knife-edge vote
Hardline Brexiteers in the ERG have indicated they intend to back the Brexit deal.
Extension amendment threatens to scupper Johnson's hopes of 31 October exit
The Letwin amendment could prove a major barrier to Boris Johnson’s plan to leave the EU on 31 October.
There are three main differences between Theresa May's Brexit deal and Boris Johnson's one
Boris Johnson has been bullish about the UK leaving the EU on 31 October – will these changes help him?
Poll: Will Boris Johnson's Brexit deal pass in the House of Commons?
All eyes are on the DUP ahead of tomorrow’s vote.
The Queen has approved another suspension of the UK's parliament
House of Commons business will be suspended until next Monday.
A look back at John Bercow - a divisive figure who embodies the Brexit-era politician
From “Order! Order” to “Division! Clear the Lobby!” here’s a look back at the colourful House Speaker.
'Shame on you': Chaos in House of Commons as MPs attempt to block suspension of parliament
The five-week suspension of parliament began in the early hours of this morning.
MPs vote to force UK government to disclose no-deal planning and prorogation communications
In a vote this evening, the motion was passed 311 votes to 302.
As it happened: No breakthroughs as Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar met in Dublin
There’s still plenty more Brexit action to come today. Stay with us for updates.
What happens during a prorogation ceremony?
The UK parliament is set to be suspended, but not before a formal ceremony.
How the Tory party lost its parliamentary majority to Brexit (and other rifts)
From Nick Boles’ speech after the indicative votes, to Dr Phillip Lee crossing the chamber this week, power has been ebbing away from Boris Johnson and the Tory party.
House of Lords approves bill to seek three-month Brexit extension
The legislation would ensure Britain does not crash out of the European Union if an agreement cannot be reached by 19 October.
Boris Johnson's brother just announced he's quitting as an MP and minister
“In recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest,” he said.
Bill to delay Brexit will pass through House of Lords tomorrow. What then?
There are 56 days until the current Brexit deadline.
MPs reject Boris Johnson’s motion to hold general election on 15 October
Members of Parliament earlier voted to delay Brexit in a bid to stop Britain leaving the EU without a deal.
As it happened: No early election as MPs vote to delay Brexit
It’s been a really odd day in Westminster – even by usual recent standards.
A swear word and clapping in the Commons: Boris Johnson's first PMQs were an explosive affair
The usually smooth talker stumbled through his answers and let some things slip through this afternoon.
Another Brexistential crisis: So what happens now?
Boris Johnson’s first Commons defeat as Prime Minister raises more questions on the long and winding Brexit road.
MPs vote to take control of Parliament in effort to avoid no-deal Brexit
The motion was passed by 328 ayes to 301 noes.
As It Happened: Boris Johnson loses his majority as he addresses MPs for second time as PM
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to call a general election if MPs pass a vote that would prevent a no-deal Brexit.
Boris Johnson will meet Leo Varadkar for talks on Monday
The British Prime Minister confirmed the meeting in the House of Commons today.
Boris Johnson to seek 14 October general election if MPs vote to block no-deal Brexit today
Johnson met with ministers and ruled out another Brexit extension last night.
The House of Commons returns today - what's Boris got planned?
Rumours of a general election to be held on 17 October engulfed the British political sphere yesterday – so what’s the PM up to?
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