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'Devolved Parliament' is being sold with a pre-auction estimate of £1.5m to £2m

Banksy painting of MPs as chimpanzees sold for €11.1m

A Banksy artwork depicting MPs in the House of Commons as chimpanzees has been sold for just under €11.1 million (£9.9 million), in what organisers say is a record for the artist.

UK • 03 Oct 19

The case was brought by businesswoman Gina Miller and supported by former prime minister John Major

Judges reject challenge over UK parliament suspension

A legal challenge brought over British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks has been rejected by leading judges at the High Court in London.

Brexit • 06 Sep 19

Arlene Foster said the DUP would concentrate on negotiating a new phase of its agreement with the Tories

Boris Johnson 'well within his rights' - DUP

DUP leader Arlene Foster has confirmed that the party's 10 MPs will be supporting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Westminster if a vote of confidence motion is called.

Brexit • 28 Aug 19

Brian Burston sported a heavily bandaged thumb after the incident

Blood smeared on door after Aussie parliament brawl

Australian police are investigating a row between a senator and a top aide that left blood on the walls of the national parliament.

World • 14 Feb 19

Bill to leave the EU has been given royal assent

MPs cheer as Brexit bill becomes law

A bill enacting Britain's decision to leave the European Union has become law after months of debate, the speaker of parliament announced to cheers from Conservative MPs.

Brexit • 26 Jun 18

The rules will apply starting with the next general election, currently scheduled for 2020

British MPs to be banned from hiring family members

Britain will ban new MPs from employing spouses, relatives or business associates, according to rules announced today in the wake of a scandal that has rocked France's presidential election.

Politics • 16 Mar 17

Myanmar's new president Htin Kyaw (L) and democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrive at the parliament

Myanmar swears in landmark civilian president

Myanmar's parliament has sworn in the first president with no military ties in more than half a century.

News • 30 Mar 16

A policeman stands guard in the centre of Ottawa

Gunman shot dead after killing Canadian soldier

A gunman shot and killed a soldier guarding the National War Memorial in the Canadian capital Ottawa and was then killed when he entered nearby parliament buildings chased by police.

News • 22 Oct 14

UK science and technology committee grill AstraZenca and Pfizer bosses on the potential implications for UK jobs

Pfizer would ringfence new drugs in AZ deal

Pfizer has said it would ringfence the development of important drugs if it acquired AstraZeneca.

Business • 14 May 14

$The fracas came after the Assembly passed a measure denying opposition members the right to speak until they publicly recognised President Nicolas Maduro$

Venezuelan brawl blamed on election tension

Members of Venezuela's National Assembly say post-election tensions set off a brawl between politicians that left one opposition assembly member badly bruised and bleeding.

News • 01 May 13

Cypriot banks will remain closed until Tuesday as a result of the crisis

Cyprus may impose capital controls on banks

The Cypriot government has submitted a bill to parliament giving the finance minister or central bank governor the right to impose capital controls on banks.

Business • 21 Mar 13

The dispute is part of a broader power struggle, which could take years to play out

Egyptian parliament reconvenes, defies military

Egypt's Islamist-led parliament has reconvened in an open challenge to the generals who dissolved the assembly last month.

News • 10 Jul 12

Francois Hollande is expected to push for new tools to stimulate growth in the eurozone

French socialists win parliamentary majority

A resounding Socialist victory in parliamentary elections will allow President Francois Hollande to press ahead with reforms to tame France's deficit and promote economic growth in Europe.

News • 19 Jun 12

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