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What's this Algerian parliamentarian tearing up in his speech in support of Gaza/Palestine?
On Oct 31 the Algerian parliament held some symbolic support session for Gaza/Palestine.
There is a summary in French of what was said. However, it doesn't explain what is the stuff that a speaker is ...
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Have there been cases in New Zealand in which the consequences for unparliamentary speech have been more than a (forced) apology?
In an exchange in New Zealand's Parliament from 2017, the following record has been kept:
Hon STEVEN JOYCE: Grumpy old prick.
Grant Robertson: I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I know there is a ...
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Is it known what the intervening MP was saying when Swarbrick retorted "OK, boomer"?
In relation to another question of mine, New Zealand Green Party MP said that
"Today I have learnt that responding succinctly and in perfect jest to somebody heckling you about your age as you ...
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Has New Zealand announced any investigation or punishment/censure for MP Swarbick for her saying "OK, boomer"?
Have any authorities in New Zealand, e.g. some Parliamentary discipline/ethics committee or even the justice authorities launched any investigation or punishment attempt against MP Chlöe Swarbrick who ...
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What does "2 fingers to Scotland" mean in Peter Grant's statement about Johnson not listening to the SNP's Westminster leader speeches?
SNP MP Peter Grant accuses Boris Johnson of walking out of the chamber while his party's Westminster leader Ian Blackford was still speaking.
In a tweet, he claims it is the "third or fourth time ...
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Are there reoccurring taunts or put downs within UK Parliament?
This Powerline article alludes to a certain heckle, "Who Are You?" directed at UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and that Nigel Farage employs to much less success at the EU as sort of a mainstay ...
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What "king emperor" is Rees-Mogg referring to?
Responding to complaints about the tight schedule for the Brexit bill, Rees-Mogg said
"A king emperor left in 24 hours, and we are removing an imperial yoke in over a week," he added.
Clearly the "...