House of Lords, British Parliament, History & Powers
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House of Lords, the upper chamber of Great Britain’s bicameral legislature. Originated in the 11th century, when the Anglo-Saxon kings consulted witans (councils) composed of religious leaders and the monarch’s ministers, it emerged as a distinct element of Parliament in the 13th and 14th
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Shares in Lord's to be sold to the public for £500 each, lords
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House of Commons, British Parliament & Politics
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House of Lords - Wikipedia
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Sonic Gang, 12pm
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Lord's Cricket Ground Media Centre, London – Projects – ElliottWood, lords
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Lord's Cricket Ground Media Centre, London – Projects – ElliottWood, lords
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Shares in Lord's to be sold to the public for £500 each, lords
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The Speaker of the House of Commons: what are the roles and powers?
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Lords of the Fallen - IGN, lords
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Vetting appointments to the House of Lords - House of Lords Library