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Abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland: Do Westminster votes undermine devolution?
Yesterday (9 July) the House of Commons voted by large majorities to change the law regarding abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
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When might an early general election take place?
This Insight gives two illustrative examples of how the timetable might operate for an early general election.
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EU ‘top job’ appointments and nominations
The European Council and European Parliament have appointed and nominated candidates for the EU top jobs. Who are they and what will it mean for Brexit?
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How autonomous are the Crown Dependencies?
What is the constitutional status of the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey, and how are they governed?
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Sustainable Development Goals: How is the UK performing?
The UK’s Voluntary National Review will be presented to the UN in July.
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Last orders? The decline of pubs around the UK
Estimates suggest the number of UK pubs fell by 37.5 per week from 2016-2017. Where and why is demand drying up?
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Amendments to Estimates Day motions explained
Amendments have been tabled to the Estimate Day motions. But, what are Estimates? How do Estimates Days work? Can Estimates be amended? And what happens once Estimates have been agreed?
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How are the EU’s top jobs chosen?
On Sunday the European Council will meet again to try and agree who to nominate for the EU’s top jobs.
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Economic update: Growth and the March 29 effect
Preparations for the originally expected Brexit date of 29 March affected the economy. Some firms built up stocks in the run-up to the end of March – of these, some are being run down and some maintained.
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Political Group formation in the European Parliament
The newly-elected European Parliament (EP) sits for the first time on 2 July. This Insight examines the shifting make-up of the Political Groups in the new Parliament.
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Taking control of the Order Paper during Brexit
What does "taking control of the Order paper" mean? Why is it difficult? This Insight provides a guide to the Parliamentary procedures and numbers.
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The UK’s reaction to protests in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is experiencing some of its largest protests in recent years. Here, we look at how MPs and the UK Government have responded.
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Can the Withdrawal Agreement be renegotiated and can Parliament prevent ‘no deal’?
Is it possible for the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK Government and the European Union to be renegotiated? Can Parliament prevent the UK leaving the EU without a deal? This Insight addresses these two key questions.
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