The UK Independence Party has more reason than any other to complain about the British election system: despite winning 900,000 votes at the last general election it has no MPs. In the European Parliament, which is elected by proportional representation, the party has a dozen MEPs.
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Parliament protesters face action
Tuesday 06 December 2011
Protesters camping in Parliament Square could finally have their tents removed under a new by-law being introduced by Westminster City Council.
What the...? Dickens to get unwanted statue
Friday 19 August 2011
The design has been chosen for the United Kingdom's first-ever statue of its greatest novelist, Charles Dickens, in spite of his request, made at his funeral, that there should be no monuments in his honour.
How It Ends, By Chris Impey
Friday 22 July 2011
This is a cheery work from a US astronomer about the death of everything. Displaying an adroit turn of phrase ("Nature is parsimonious... Think of your atoms as hand-me-downs"), Impey showers the reader with terminal revelations.
Wedding snub 'so difficult' says Duchess of York
Wednesday 11 May 2011
The Duchess of York said not being invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding was "so difficult" for her to cope with.
Video: The Royal Wedding highlights so far
Friday 29 April 2011
Watch the best moments from The Mall and Westminster Abbey on William and Kate's wedding day.
Video: Kate walks down the aisle
Friday 29 April 2011
The bride in ivory walks through Westminster Abbey for her wedding.
Video: Celebrity guests at the Royal Wedding
Friday 29 April 2011
See the celebrity guests arriving at Westminster Abbey for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.
Video: William and Harry arrive to cheers
Friday 29 April 2011
Crowds cheer their approval as the Princes head to Westminster Abbey.
Showers should miss carriage ride
Friday 29 April 2011
Weather forecasters today backed the decision of the royal couple to travel to Buckingham Palace in an open-top carriage.
Video: Royal Wedding guests arrive at Abbey
Friday 29 April 2011
Guests have started arriving at Westminster Abbey for the Royal wedding.
Westminster Abbey, By Richard Jenkyns
Friday 29 April 2011
For anyone who hasn't heard enough about "the most complex church in the world" in past days, Profile has re-issued this introduction, surely the most worthwhile of wedding souvenirs.
Crowds cause chaos outside Westminster Abbey
Thursday 28 April 2011
Swelling numbers of royal fans and camera crews caused chaos outside Westminster Abbey today, creating traffic jams and bringing crowds to a standstill.
Video: Harry and Kate back at Abbey
Thursday 28 April 2011
Prince Harry and Kate Middleton go back to Westminster Abbey to prepare.
Video: Wills and Kate rehearse
Thursday 28 April 2011
Prince William and Kate have been spotted at Westminster Abbey rehearsing before the big day with Prince Harry and Kate's parents.
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