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state-opening-of-parliament
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bbc.co.ukpolitics63 days ago
Labour MP Sir Nic Dakin Takes Part in Traditional Buckingham Palace Custom During State Opening
Sir Nic Dakin, the Labour MP for Scunthorpe, was detained at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday as part of a 17th Century tradition while King Charles III delivered his speech from the throne. The MP described being "pleasantly looked after" with tea and shortbread biscuits. The cust…