Houses of Parliament
Britishnoun
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the building in which the House of Commons and the House of Lords assemble
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these two chambers considered together
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The Houses of Parliament gift shop sells 11cm-tall jugs of the last 22 prime ministers, from Conservative Andrew Bonar Law onwards.
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But amongst MPs in the other place next door, and outside the Houses of Parliament, the idea of continuing to allow aristocrats seats by dint of birth is anathema to many.
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That means if the Leadbeater bill does not clear both Houses of Parliament before the end of the current session - expected in May - it will not become law.
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It would need to be approved by both Houses of Parliament and Wales's parliament, the Senedd, before that could happen.
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The refurbishment of the Houses of Parliament could cost almost £40bn and take 61 years, under proposals presented to MPs and peers.
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