Who is Black Rod and what do they do in Parliament?published at 12:06 British Summer Time 17 July
Black Rod plays a key role in the State Opening of Parliament, as well as other traditional events.
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Barack Obama says David Cameron was 'distracted' after the 2011 intervention in Libya
In a magazine interview, the US president also says he told the PM to 'pay your fair share' on defence spend
The White House issues a statement praising the close relationship between the PM and the president
Labour is to announce a new "fiscal credibility rule" to balance "day-to-day" spending with the amount it raises in taxes
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says people worried about immigration are not racists
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Gavin Stamp
Who is Black Rod and what do they do in Parliament?published at 12:06 British Summer Time 17 July
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Read MoreWhy is there a Brexit fishing row?published at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2021
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