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MPs and peers will continue to debate the government's agenda, as outlined in the Queen's Speech.
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MPs debate Queen's Speech
MPs and peers will continue to debate the government's agenda, as outlined in the Queen's Speech.
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MPs debate Queen's Speech
MPs and peers will continue to debate the government's agenda, as outlined in the Queen's Speech.
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FM urged to intervene over mesh surgeon trip cancellation
Nicola Sturgeon is urged to intervene after a world leading surgeon cancelled his visit to Scotland to help remove mesh implants.
What was in the Queen's Speech?
The lowdown on the 26 bills being proposed by Boris Johnson's government.
Most recent posts
- 9 minutes ago 'Contempt' for the views of those in Wales who voted Leave
- 12 minutes ago No discussions with the prime minister about Brexit over the last month
- 20 minutes ago 'About time' the EU result is respected
FM urged to intervene over mesh surgeon trip cancellation
Nicola Sturgeon is urged to intervene after a world leading surgeon cancelled his visit to Scotland to help remove mesh implants.
What was in the Queen's Speech?
The lowdown on the 26 bills being proposed by Boris Johnson's government.
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