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Theresa May wants to trigger Brexit talks on 9 March – the same day EU leaders meet in Brussels
Brexit-backing Tory MP Dominic Raab tells IBTimes UK: Now it's time to start the serious diplomacy.
Nude painting of impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye sparks controversy
Park was impeached after being implicated in a corruption scandal involving her aide Choi Soon-sil.
Theresa May braces herself for Supreme Court Brexit ruling on Article 50
The 11 top judges will decide whether MPs and peers should have a vote on Article 50.
Thailand's parliament votes to make amendments in constitution, likely to delay general election
The draft was approved last year and has been awaiting endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Labour MP Jamie Reed to quit Commons and trigger Copeland by-election
Former shadow health minister plans to join the nuclear industry after serving in parliament since 2005.
PM Theresa May faces fresh grilling from MPs over Brexit plans
Conservative premier gives evidence to the House of Commons' Liaison Committee on Brexit plans.
Video shows Transport Secretary Chris Grayling knocking cyclist off his bike
Accident outside the Houses of Parliament reportedly happened on 12 October.
Jeremy Corbyn defends hiring 'respected' former Sinn Fein boss amid backlash
Source close to Labour leader told IBTimes UK that Jayne Fisher is 'held in high regard'.
Japan's parliament passes bill legalising gambling at casinos
The move is in sync with President Shinzo Abe's goal to lure foreign tourists.
MPs overwhelmingly back triggering Article 50 by 31 March 2017
MPs vote 461-89 for the government amendment on the trigger deadline.
Theresa May drops 'Brexit means Brexit' for 'red, white and blue' slogan
Conservative premier also remained defiant on her 'no running commentary stance' as she faces a rebellion.
South Korea: Opposition parties introduce bill to impeach President Park Geun-hye
President Park is accused of colluding with her friend, Choi Soon-sil, who has been accused of abuse of power.
MPs overwhelmingly reject motion accusing Tony Blair of misleading them over Iraq War
House of Commons debate sees SNP call for fresh probe into conduct of former prime minister.
Pro-refugee protesters raise slogans and disrupt Australian parliament
Question time in the House of Representatives was suspended for about 40 minutes because of the commotion.
Brexit terms must not be dictated by the 'tyranny of the majority' says ex-PM Sir John Major
He said Remain voters should still have a say in any new deal with the European Union.
John McDonnell urges Philip Hammond to face 'extreme Brexit fanatics' in UK government
Shadow chancellor also attacked Hammond for failing to mention social care during speech.
Scotland invades Parliament: House of Commons sees spike in Irn Bru sales after influx of SNP MPs
Since 2013-14, sales of the orange fizzy drink have doubled in the cafes and bars of parliament.
Scottish and Welsh governments will have their day in Supreme Court over Brexit vote
Court's decision is a boost for the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon.
Government will trigger Article 50 by March deadline, insists David Davis
Preparations for first draft of a bill to trigger Brexit underway in case government loses its appeal.
'Utterly outrageous' – Theresa May skewers Fifa over England vs Scotland poppy ban
Conservative premier was also challenged by Jeremy Corbyn over the benefits system during PMQs.
Lib Dem peer Baroness Tonge resigns from party following 'anti-Semitic' Parliament meeting
One speaker at the Parliament event claimed Israel was like Isis and Jews to blame for the Holocaust.
What Witney by-election result tells us about post-Brexit vote politics
Conservatives saw their majority slashed from 25,000 to 5,700 in David Cameron's old seat.
MPs and peers unveil plan to avoid post-Brexit modern languages crisis in UK
Group urges government to safeguard future hiring of EU citizens in bid to tackle language skills shortage.
Emir of Kuwait dissolves parliament over 'lack of cooperation'
An early election is now predicted in the country.
Boris Johnson 'struck' by how little he is quizzed about Brexit abroad
Foreign secretary appeared before the powerful House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.
Theresa May makes 'eleventh hour concession' over Brexit scrutiny to halt Tory rebellion
'This is one hell of a climbdown,' a Labour source commented.
Jeremy Corbyn skewers Theresa May over new grammar school plans at PMQs
Labour leader gave one of his strongest performances at Prime Minister's Questions.
Education Secretary Justine Greening faces grilling from MPs over grammar school plans
Conservative education secretary will launch a consultation in the House of Commons today.
Jeremy Corbyn: Highlights and low points of Labour leader's first year at the top
IBTimes UK looks at the story of Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party so far.
MPs told to vacate Houses of Parliament for six-year £4bn restoration plan
Committee to advise refit of the estate to start in 2022.