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Article thumbnail: Sarah Clarke is introduced as the new Black Rod to the House of Lords in February (Photo: Getty)

Who is Black Rod and what is their role at the State Opening of Parliament?

Black Rod, a senior officer in the House of Lords, plays a notable role in the State Opening of Parliament

Return of the experts: How Timpson and Vallance will strengthen new Cabinet

Hundreds of peers could be forced to retire under Labour Lords reform

Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Mayor of London Boris Johnson (R) and his Advisor for Transport, Kulveer Ranger arrive on bikes to attend a press conference to announce the design for London's new Routemaster bus in Battersea Bus Depot on May 17, 2010 in London, England. The new double-decker buses, which will feature a rear open platform enabling people to 'hop-on hop-off', are claimed to be 40% more fuel efficient than current London buses and are due to go into service in 2011. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Labour will toughen MPs misconduct rules

Frank Field, former Labour minister and crossbench peer, dies aged 81