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    the house of Commons

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    prop. n.Proper NounThe lower house of the UK parliament, consisting of elected members.
    The House of Commons debated the new bill yesterday.

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    BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting

    06:06BBC 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?

    B1

    London: Historic and Dynamic

    24:57London: 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

    • They began meeting independently as the House of Commons.

      They began meeting independently as the House of Commons.

    B1

    Harry Potter London Magic Walking Tour and Film Locations

    17:26Harry 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.

    B1

    Israel says it will open Gaza aid corridors after international pressure | BBC News

    15:06Israel 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.

    B1

    UK chancellor says ordinary people will pay 'a little bit more' as she defends Budget | BBC News

    07:17UK 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.

    B1

    UK home secretary announces some migrants will face 20 year wait for settled status | BBC News

    06:04UK 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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    UK government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections | BBC News

    05:44UK 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,

    B1

    How Sweden’s Housing Factories Could Fix US Home Prices

    11:37How 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?

    B1

    EU and UK reactions to Rubio's softer tone on Europe

    08:54EU 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.

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    Why The British Museum Has The Parthenon Marbles

    09:36Why The British Museum Has The Parthenon Marbles
    • The matter was hotly debated in the House of Commons, after which they finally agreed to buy the marbles for £35,000, less than half of Elgin's expenses.

      The matter was hotly debated in the House of Commons, after which they finally agreed to buy the marbles for £35,000, less than half of Elgin's expenses.

    • The matter was hotly debated in the House of Commons, after which they finally agreed to buy the marbles for £35,000, less than half of Elgin's expenses.

      The matter was hotly debated in the House of Commons, after which they finally agreed to buy the marbles for £35,000, less than half of Elgin's expenses.

    B1