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'Significant' bullying and harassment in Commons
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MPs debate legislation authorising next stage of HS2 rail project.
General principles of Senedd and Elections Bill agreed
AMs agree the general principles of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill, which would change the name of the assembly to Senedd and reduce the minimum voting age.
'Significant' bullying and harassment in Commons
A probe into how MPs treat their staff says behaviour has been "tolerated and accepted for too long".
General principles of Senedd and Elections Bill agreed
AMs agree the general principles of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill, which would change the name of the assembly to Senedd and reduce the minimum voting age.
'Significant' bullying and harassment in Commons
A probe into how MPs treat their staff says behaviour has been "tolerated and accepted for too long".
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