10/11/2023 - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

Westminster is getting back to normal following the first King's Speech in more than 70 years. The State Opening is the ceremonial highlight of the parliamentary year. After the pomp and pageantry comes the politics. Alicia McCarthy explores how governments set about trying to get their plans for new laws through the Commons and the Lords. We've also a report on calls for parliament to "take back control" and look at what that could mean for the government. And on the eve of Armistice Day the Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, reflects on the importance of remembrance.

Presenter: Alicia McCarthy
Producer: Sean Curran

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