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Which Westminster tradition would you actually miss if it disappeared tomorrow?
British politics is full of quirky old rituals that confuse outsiders and amuse insiders. Rank these Westminster traditions from 'sacred treasure' to 'time to bin it'.
Put the items in your preferred order.
1
Prime Minister's Questions
Half debate, half pantomime, fully chaotic. The closest thing British politics has to a live sport.
2
Black Rod and the slammed door
An official in tights gets a door slammed in their face on purpose. Centuries old and still oddly satisfying.
3
The Speaker shouting 'Order! Order!'
A booming voice trying to control a room full of grown adults behaving like sixth formers. Pure theatre.
4
Dragging the new Speaker to the chair
MPs literally drag the newly elected Speaker to their seat, a nod to the days when the job could get you executed.
5
Hansard recording every word
Every mumble, heckle and gaffe written down for posterity. A gift to historians and a nightmare for politicians.
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