house of commons
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n.NounPart of the UK government that makes laws
The House of Commons makes laws for the UK
prop. n.Proper NounThe lower house of the parliament of the United Kingdom.
The House of Commons debated the new bill yesterday.
prop. n.Proper NounThe lower house of the Parliament of Canada.
The Canadian House of Commons is located in Ottawa.
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BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting
- each of which is represented by one MP in the House of Commons?
each of which is represented by one MP in the House of Commons?
- each of which is represented by one MP in the House of Commons?
each of which is represented by one MP in the House of Commons?
London: Historic and Dynamic
- king. They began meeting independently as the "House of Commons." And to this day, Britain
king. They began meeting independently as the "House of Commons." And to this day, Britain
- the rowdier House of Commons in action.
the rowdier House of Commons in action.
Harry Potter London Magic Walking Tour and Film Locations
- Westminster Bridge over there is painted green to match the House of Commons
Westminster Bridge over there is painted green to match the House of Commons
- and the reason it's painted red is to match the seats in the House of Lords, because Westminster Bridge over there is painted green to match the House of Commons.
and the reason it's painted red is to match the seats in the House of Lords, because Westminster Bridge over there is painted green to match the House of Commons.
Israel says it will open Gaza aid corridors after international pressure | BBC News
- In particular, recognise a Palestinian state. 221 MPs from across the House of Commons signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to follow France's example.
In particular, recognise a Palestinian state. 221 MPs from across the House of Commons signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to follow France's example.
- 221 MPs from across the House of Commons signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to follow France's example.
221 MPs from across the House of Commons signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to follow France's example.
UK chancellor says ordinary people will pay 'a little bit more' as she defends Budget | BBC News
- Even as I'm reading that out, the sheer absurdity of reading out something that Chancellor has not yet announced in the House of Commons is mind blowing.
Even as I'm reading that out, the sheer absurdity of reading out something that Chancellor has not yet announced in the House of Commons is mind blowing.
- Even as I'm reading that out, the sheer absurdity of reading out something that the chancellor has not yet announced in the House of Commons is mind-blowing.
Even as I'm reading that out, the sheer absurdity of reading out something that the chancellor has not yet announced in the House of Commons is mind-blowing.
UK home secretary announces some migrants will face 20 year wait for settled status | BBC News
- Shabana Mahmood has been speaking in the House of Commons in the past hour about the new rules and she accused the last government of of losing control of immigration.
Shabana Mahmood has been speaking in the House of Commons in the past hour about the new rules and she accused the last government of of losing control of immigration.
- Well, Shabana Mahmoud has been speaking in the House of Commons in the past hour about the new rules,
Well, Shabana Mahmoud has been speaking in the House of Commons in the past hour about the new rules,
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- Canada's House of Commons passed the law unanimously in 2010.
Canada's House of Commons passed the law unanimously in 2010.
- Canada's House of Commons passed the law unanimously in 2010.
Canada's House of Commons passed the law unanimously in 2010.
UK government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections | BBC News
- That has never happened without primary legislation, that is MPs in the House of Commons voting for legislation and they're accountable to their electorates.
That has never happened without primary legislation, that is MPs in the House of Commons voting for legislation and they're accountable to their electorates.
- That has never happened without primary legislation, i.e., MPs in the House of Commons voting for legislation,
That has never happened without primary legislation, i.e., MPs in the House of Commons voting for legislation,
How Sweden’s Housing Factories Could Fix US Home Prices
- I see had people heckling me in the House of Commons in Canada saying, oh, you want everyone to live in a Trailer park?
I see had people heckling me in the House of Commons in Canada saying, oh, you want everyone to live in a Trailer park?
- I've had people heckling me in the House of Commons in Canada saying, "Oh, you want everyone to live in a trailer park." Is there sort of a stigma about prefab housing?
I've had people heckling me in the House of Commons in Canada saying, "Oh, you want everyone to live in a trailer park." Is there sort of a stigma about prefab housing?
EU and UK reactions to Rubio's softer tone on Europe
- I think actually it unites across the House of Commons.
I think actually it unites across the House of Commons.
- I think actually it unites across the House of Commons.
I think actually it unites across the House of Commons.