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Anya Somerville

Addresses to Members of both Houses of Parliament

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

Heads of state and dignitaries who have addressed MPs and members of the House of Lords since 1935.

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Addresses to Members of both Houses of Parliament

Number of seats in the House of Commons since 1801

Tuesday, 30 July, 2024

The number of seats contested in general elections to the House of Commons from 1801 to today. Items of legislation enabling changes to the number of seats are listed.

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Number of seats in the House of Commons since 1801

English and Welsh (from 1536) Parliaments held away from Westminster

Saturday, 04 November, 2023

English and Welsh (from 1536) parliamentary sessions held away from Westminster, and parliamentary sessions that were planned to meet away from Westminster but did not assemble.

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English and Welsh (from 1536) Parliaments held away from Westminster
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    Meeting places of Parliament at Westminster

    Monday, 31 July, 2023

    Meeting places of the House of Commons and the House of Lords when sitting at Westminster.

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