How would a virtual parliament work during this coronavirus crisis?

Commons authorities face a challenge to drag parliament into the modern era, writes Lizzy Buchan

The crowed lobbies of the Palace of Westminster have been closed since March (PA)

Parliament is set to return after the Easter recess – but not as we know it.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Commons leader, has confirmed MPs will be back to business from 21 April, with work going on behind the scenes on “technological solutions” to allow parliamentary scrutiny to continue safely.

The House of Commons rose a week early for recess in March amid fears over the spread of coronavirus in Westminster among thousands of parliamentarians, civil servants and staff.