More than 150 years after the first permanent British colonies emerged in North America, the colonists had grown increasingly frustrated with the Crown. With the 13 original colonies having no ...

• With the 13 original colonies having no representation in the British Parliament in London, the 1760s and early 1770s saw the passage of a series of laws which imposed high taxes and curtailed ...

When we commemorate the formal birthday of the United States of America, we don’t just celebrate a place, a set of ...

Yesterday in Parliament is available on the Radio 4 DAB side channel which is automatically made available about a minute before the programme begins. After tuning to Radio 4 DAB, select ...

The European Parliament has voted through reforms to legislation regulating the pharma sector, which the industry claims could compromise competitiveness and patient care.

Australians vote on Saturday 14 October in a referendum about whether to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Australian constitution. Keep updated on the latest new about the Voice ...

The "Bundestag" is Germany's main legislative body. Its over members are elected every four years in a mixed system of constituency and list voting.