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Which Westminster tradition would you most miss if it suddenly vanished?
British politics is stuffed with quirky rituals that baffle outsiders and delight political geeks. Rank these Westminster oddities by how much you'd genuinely mourn their loss.
Put the items in your preferred order.
A
Black Rod knocking on the door
A ceremonial official gets the Commons door slammed in their face on purpose, then knocks three times. Somehow this still happens in 2024.
B
The Speaker being dragged to the chair
New Speakers are physically pulled to their seat by fellow MPs, harking back to when the job could get you executed. A perfectly reasonable career hesitation.
C
Shouting 'Aye' and 'No' in the lobbies
MPs still troop through physical corridors to record their votes instead of pressing a button. Great for gossip, terrible for efficiency.
D
Prayers before each sitting
MPs attend prayers largely to reserve their spot on the green benches for the day. Faith and pragmatism, hand in hand.
E
The mace on the table
A gilded ceremonial club sits on the table during sittings, and Parliament literally can't function without it. Occasionally an angry MP tries to nick it.
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