British Parliament palace in desperate need of repairs
Decisions that shape the United Kingdom have been made in the historic parliament building for hundreds of years. But don't be fooled by the grandeur inside. An investigation found parts of the structure are badly affected by asbestos, crumbling stonework and old wiring. Jonathan Vigliotti got a rare look behind the scenes at the World Heritage Site.
UK Parliament tour - Welcome to the Houses of Parliament
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UK Parliament tour - House of Commons Chamber
The House of Commons Chamber is where Members of Parliament meet to discuss legislation, to hold the Government to account and debate issues that concern them or their constituents. Rebuilt after it was bombed during the Second World War, the House of Commons is the twentieth century part of the building.
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Palace of Westminster - Overview
Setting the scene: the unique heritage of the Palace and why the work is urgently needed
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British Houses of Parliment and Big Ben: Weekend in London
The United Kingdom's center of government and one of London's most recognizable icons, Big Ben. Located at the bank of the River Thames and across the street from Westminster Abby, the Houses of Parliament include the Victoria Tower where all the legal documents are kept. Behind Parliament is a garden for relaxation and to view many notable statues and memorials.
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Baroness Jenkin of Kennington, Lord Inglewood, Lord Haskel, Lord Faulks and Baroness Parminter take you on a tour around the House of Lords.
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How to access the Houses of Parliament
How to access the Houses of Parliament (with optional subtitles)
1) 0:00 Welcome to Westminster
Tanni, Baroness Grey-Thompson welcomes visitors to the Houses of Parliament and explains how these historic buildings are open to everyone.
2) 00:57 Getting Here
Access information for visitors travelling to the Houses of Parliament at Westminster by bus, underground, train, taxi, car and river boat.
3) 4:51 Getting In
Information for visitors about entering the Houses of Parliament, security arrangements and some useful tips about what to bring and what not to bring.
4) 7:30 Getting Around
The assistance available to visitors once inside the Houses of Parliament including step-free routes, wheelchair loan, hearing loops, and facilities for assistance dogs.
5) 9:48 Taking a Tour
Explains the range of tours offered at the Houses of Parliament (including Big Ben), and the options available to visitors with restricted mobility, sight loss and hearing loss.
6) 13:01 Refreshments and Toilet Facilities
Highlights the catering facilities available to visitors to the Houses of Parliament, and gives details (including dimensions) of the accessible and ‘Changing Places’ toilets.
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Places to see in ( London - UK ) Houses of Parliament - Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London.
Houses of Parliament - Palace of Westminster name, which is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement, the New Palace that stands today. The palace is owned by the monarch in right of the Crown and for ceremonial purposes, retains its original status as a royal residence. The building of Houses of Parliament - Palace of Westminster is managed by committees appointed by both houses, which report to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker.
The first royal palace was built on the site in the 11th century, and Westminster was the primary residence of the Kings of England until fire destroyed much of the complex in 1512. After that, it served as the home of the Parliament of England, which had been meeting there since the 13th century, and also as the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice, based in and around Westminster Hall. In 1834, an even greater fire ravaged the heavily rebuilt Houses of Parliament, and the only significant medieval structures to survive were Westminster Hall, the Cloisters of St Stephen's, the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, and the Jewel Tower.
Houses of Parliament - Palace of Westminster is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; Westminster has become a metonym for the UK Parliament, and the Westminster system of government has taken its name after it. The Elizabeth Tower, in particular, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell, Big Ben, is an iconic landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, and an emblem of parliamentary democracy. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
The exterior of the Palace of Westminster—especially the Elizabeth Tower which houses the bell known as Big Ben, and its setting on the bank of the River Thames—is recognised worldwide, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in London. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) classifies the Palace of Westminster, along with neighbouring Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's, as a World Heritage Site. It is also a Grade I listed building.
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UK Parliament tour - Prince's Chamber Royal Gallery and Robing Room
Prince's Chamber, Royal Gallery and Robing Room Work spaces for Members of the House of Lords and venues for visiting heads of state to address Members of the Lords and MPs, these three areas are at the start of the visitor tour of the Houses of Parliament.
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The British House of Commons passed a bill Sept. 4 seeking to avert a no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31 in another blow to prime minister Boris Johnson’s plan. The legislation — which won’t be final until the House of Lords votes later this week — would effectively delay Brexit another three months. Read more: Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube:
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An introduction to Parliament
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1:08 Parliament Structure: the function and make-up of the three parts of Parliament.
2:46 Holding Government to Account: how Parliament checks and challenges the work of Government.
3:51 Making Laws: follow the making of a law from proposal to becoming an Act of Parliament.
5:10 Elections and Voting: the different types of election and a look in detail at the general election.
6:35 Your Voice: how to have a voice in Parliament, from voting to petitioning and campaigning.
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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England.
Its name, which is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex destroyed by fire in 1834, or its replacement, the New Palace that stands today. The palace is owned by the monarch in right of the Crown and for ceremonial purposes, retains its original status as a royal residence. The building is managed by committees appointed by both houses, which report to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker.
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President Obama Addresses the British Parliament
In an address to Parliament, President Obama discusses how the special relationship between the United States and Great Britain can continue to help the two nations serve as catalysts for global action as the world faces a new series of threats and challenges. May 25, 2011.
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The Queen's Speech
The Queen's Speech is delivered by the Queen from the Throne in the House of Lords. Although the Queen reads the speech, it is written by the government. It contains an outline of its policies and proposed legislation for the new parliamentary session.
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When the Queen leaves, a new parliamentary session starts and Parliament gets back to work. Members of both agree an ‘Address in Reply to Her Majesty’s Gracious Speech’ and debate the content of the speech. Each House continues the debate over the planned legislative programme for several days, looking at different subject areas. The Queen's Speech is voted on by the Commons, but no vote is taken in the Lords.
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David Attenborough launches Climate Assembly UK
This weekend we'll be doing something a little different with the UK Parliament YouTube channel.
On Saturday 110 citizens, selected to reflect the makeup of the UK population, will begin a process to give Parliament and Government an understanding of what people across the UK really think about how the UK can reach the target of net zero emissions by 2050.
To engage as wide an audience as possible, presentations to the Climate Assembly UK will be live streamed on the UK Parliament YouTube channel and via the Climate Assembly website.
Over four weekends between January and March, members of the Assembly will listen to a wide range of views and evidence and make up their minds on issues such as how we travel, what we buy and how we heat our homes.
During this first weekend of January 25-26, the Assembly will discuss and agree what underpinning principles they believe should steer the UK’s approach to addressing climate change.
The Assembly was commissioned in June last year by six parliamentary, cross-party committees to give MPs and the Government an understanding of how people think the UK should address climate change, and how it can meet the 2050 net zero emissions target agreed by Government and Parliament last year. The conclusions and recommendations the Assembly reach will be published in a report to Parliament in April.
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Where will MPs have to move to while home of the Houses of Parliament are repaired? - BBC London
How much will it cost to restore and modernise the Palace of Westminster and what are the options for governing the country while the work is underway. Katharine Carpenter explains.
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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London.
Its name, which is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement, the New Palace that stands today. The palace is owned by the monarch in right of the Crown and for ceremonial purposes, retains its original status as a royal residence. The building is managed by committees appointed by both houses, which report to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker.
The first royal palace was built on the site in the 11th century, and Westminster was the primary residence of the Kings of England until fire destroyed much of the complex in 1512. After that, it served as the home of the Parliament of England, which had been meeting there since the 13th century, and also as the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice, based in and around Westminster Hall. In 1834, an even greater fire ravaged the heavily rebuilt Houses of Parliament, and the only significant medieval structures to survive were Westminster Hall, the Cloisters of St Stephen's, the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, and the Jewel Tower.
The subsequent competition for the reconstruction of the Palace was won by the architect Charles Barry, whose design was for new buildings in the Gothic Revival style, specifically inspired by the English Perpendicular Gothic style of the 14th–16th centuries. The remains of the Old Palace (with the exception of the detached Jewel Tower) were incorporated into its much larger replacement, which contains over 1,100 rooms organised symmetrically around two series of courtyards and has a floor area of 112,476 m2 (1,210,680 sq ft).[1] Part of the New Palace's area of 3.24 hectares (8 acres) was reclaimed from the Thames, which is the setting of its nearly 300-metre long (980 ft) façade,[1] called the River Front. Barry was assisted by Augustus Pugin, a leading authority on Gothic architecture and style, who designed the interior of the Palace. Construction started in 1840 and lasted for 30 years, suffering great delays and cost overruns, as well as the death of both leading architects; works for the interior decoration continued intermittently well into the 20th century. Major conservation work has been carried out since then to reverse the effects of London's air pollution, and extensive repairs took place after the Second World War, including the reconstruction of the Commons Chamber following its bombing in 1941.
The Palace is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; Westminster has become a metonym for the UK Parliament, and the Westminster system of government has taken its name after it. The Elizabeth Tower, in particular, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell, Big Ben, is an iconic landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, and an emblem of parliamentary democracy. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
UK: LONDON: NELSON MANDELA ADDRESSES PARLIAMENT
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The British passion for Nelson Mandela continues unabated on the third day of his four- day state visit.
Full British pomp and ceremony surrounded the South African President at the Palace of Westminster, where he addressed both Houses of Parliament.
He then left to host a special lunch at the Dorchester for the Queen.
The huge medieval Westminster Hall was packed with people wanting to pay homage to Nelson Mandela.
Ministers, M-Ps and peers gathered to hear a rare double address to both Houses of Parliament.
The double address is an honour reserved for leaders of nations with particularly important links with Britain.
Mandela is a leader like no other, in an age of cynicism he's been hailed as a man of integrity, honesty and courage.
The Speaker of the House of Commons, led him to the stage.
Betty Boothroyd was a member of the Black Sash Movement of white women who took part years ago in anti-apartheid vigils outside the South African Embassy.
But British politicians have not always seen Mandela as a hero.
In 1987, John Major's predecessor, Margaret Thatcher described the A-N-C as a 'typical terrorist organisation'.
Baroness Thatcher sat subdued in Westminster Hall, perhaps reflecting the extraordinary reversal of fortunes which has the former political prisoner returning as President of South Africa.
In his address, Mandela spoke of the need to bring peace, unity and equality to Africa.
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Join hands to build on what we have achieved together and help construct a humane African world, whose emergence will say a new universal order is born in which we are each our brother's an sister's keeper.
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When quizzed by reporters on Margaret Thatcher's attitude towards him nine years ago, he made it clear that bygones should be bygones.
On this, the first state visit by a South African president to the U-K, Mandela has had nothing but praise for the royal family, the government and the people.
President Mandela was escorted out of the hall to the sound of trumpeters and the Band of the Grenadier Guards. He left to host a lunch for the Queen at the Dorchester.
Doorman at the luxury hotel were already rolling out the red carpet in preparation for her majesty and a number of other high-ranking guests.
Former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath had heard the Westminster address. He congratulated the President on his words.
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A tremendous reception and a very good speech this morning.
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Paddy Ashdown, leader of the Liberal Democrats, had been deeply touched.
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The sight of that frail figure there and all that he's been through, and with all that history behind it. I think it was very emotional.
SUPER CAPTION: Paddy Ashdown, Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Also on her way to the lunch, Margaret Thatcher was less willing to talk. Mandela had refused to meet the former Prime Minister on a trip to London in 1990.
Mandela arrived, having swapped his dark suit for one of his trademark bright shirts.
He stopped to shake hands in the crowd before going in to meet the Queen.
They chatted and smiled before finally entering the dining hall.
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