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Since the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the cellars have traditionally been searched before the State Opening of Parliament.
Members of the Yeomen of the Guard, the royal bodyguards, ceremonially search Prince’s Chamber, the House of Lords Chamber and the cellars ahead of the Monarch’s arrival.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
What assessment has the government made of the impact a possible El Niño event later this year would have on public services; and what advice are they preparing for businesses and for the general public? Lord Harris of Haringey asks in this highlight from Lords questions.
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https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-05-19/debates/7A233B5F-8C2A-42C6-8043-C70719D1CADA/ElNi%C3%B1oImpact
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Botswana for State Visit ceremony
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on the situation in the Middle East, during the Security Council, 10153rd meeting.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Budget Vote 3 & 15, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
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Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/qIfvI4H1nmc?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: International Criminal Court (video statements)
El Hishri case: Opening of confirmation of charges hearing – 3rd session
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa on a working visit to Madrid, Spain.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa holds bilateral meetings with industry leaders in the Kingdom of Spain.
