Friday 23 April 2010
House of Commons
Main Chamber
The House of
Commons
is in recess until
Tuesday 18 May 2010
House of Lords
Latest news from the House of Commons and House of Lords
Election photographer wants your photos
Official election artist Simon Roberts wants voters to document the election
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Deadline for registering to vote passesDeadline for registering has passed but applications for new proxy votes is 27 April -
Deadline for registering to vote is Tuesday 20 AprilYou must register by 20 April to be able to vote in 6 May general election -
Somali piracy report publishedLords EU Committee report examines effectiveness of EU Operation Atalanta in combating piracy
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