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Why did UK NHS pay for homeopathic treatments?

Prince Charles' support for homeopathy and his general tendency to lobby politiians and administrators for his personal issues is well documented. Without going into details I know people who have exp …
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What, if anything, are the consequences of nationalist parties winning a majority of constit...

One factor not yet mentioned is that there was a Sinn Fein - SDLP electoral pact which is likley why Dodds was unseated and the SDLP gained seats. This was driven by Brexit in the expectation of a nar …
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Why is Ian Blackford allowed to speak in the Commons while having crossed the line?

As he is not carrying a sword it is less of a concern I suppose: "Traditions in the Chamber: MPs are not allowed to speak in the space between two red lines running along the length of the Chamb …
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How many members of the Privy Council are there, and how many are required to form a quorum?

There are about 700 members. Here is a link to a list. It is a lifetime appointment, signified by the title "Right Honorable" (Rt. Hon). The quorum is 3! The vast majority of members don't actually tu …
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Is there any reason why the Speaker could not be appointed as "caretaker" Prime Minister?

The impartiality of the speaker and their role of chairing debates and representing the Commons to the monarch is incompatible with being a Minister of the Crown and pursuing a political programe. Co …
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