Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislation ...

Alan Haselhurst represented Saffron Walden for 40 years before leaving the House of Commons in 2017. Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.

Video. Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech.

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III arrived at Parliament to preside over the State Opening on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative ...