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 Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published on March 12, 2025

Emergency services called to man climbing up Elizabeth Tower Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster where a man has scaled one of the buildings. The barefoot man stood on a ledge holding a Palestine flag several metres up Elizabeth.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published on March 8, 2025

Keir Starmer travels to Parliament ahead of PMQs Sir Keir Starmer travels from 10 Downing Street to the Palace of Westminster ahead of his appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:28Published on February 26, 2025

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