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Stephen Roberts answers listener questions on an institution that has stood at the centre of power in Britain for centuries <\/p>

By Spencer Mizen\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Sunday, 17 September 2023 at 06:47 AM<\/p>

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From the gunpowder plot and Oliver Cromwell\u2019s clash with Charles I to Winston Churchill\u2019s speeches during the Second World War, parliament has witnessed some of the most dramatic moments in British history. Speaking with Spencer Mizen, Stephen Roberts answers your queries on the history of Britain\u2019s legislature, from medieval practices to strange traditions.<\/p>\n\n

Stephen Roberts is the author of The History of Parliament: The House of Commons 1640\u20131660<\/em> (History of Parliament, 2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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