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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Wheeler

MPs and lords mark end of parliamentary session after controversial laws passed

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MPs and peers have taken part in the traditional ceremony to prorogue Parliament after several controversial pieces of legislation became law.

Around 40 MPs, led by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, filed out of the Commons after their attendance in the Lords was requested by Black Rod Sarah Clarke, a senior Lords officer tasked with leading the ceremony.

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