Palace of Westminster

Meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England. It is commonly called the Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two legislative chambers which occupy the building. The palace is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; "Westminster" has become a metonym for the UK Parliament and the British Government, and the Westminster system of government commemorates the name of the palace. The Elizabeth Tower of the palace, nicknamed Big Ben, is a landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general. The palace has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

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Sir Keir Starmer departs Downing St for PMQs Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer heads to PMQs Sir Keir Starmer arrives at the Houses of Parliament for this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer arrives for PMQs after Siddiq resignation Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at the Houses of Parliament for PMQs, where he is likely to face questions on Tulip Siddiq's resignation as Treasury minister and the economy, after the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:57Published on January 15, 2025

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Remains of wall dating back 700 years found under Westminster Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 700-year-old stone wall beneath the Palace of Westminster. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2022

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Boreholes to be drilled into Palace of Westminster to assess what crucial restoration work is needed Experts are set to dig 23 boreholes into the Palace of Westminster to assess essential restoration work may need to be done to preserve the 150-year-old building. Sky News - Published on June 9, 2022