recess
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In a statement released just before Parliament's Christmas recess, Local Government Minister Alison McGovern said "multiple councils" had requested a postponement.
From BBC
Parliament returns from the Christmas recess on Monday and the prime minister is set to hold his first Cabinet meeting of 2026 the following day.
From BBC
In a statement released on Thursday, the last day before the parliamentary Christmas recess, Local Government Minister Alison McGovern said "multiple councils" had requested a postponement.
From BBC
The House and the Senate are set to take their last votes today before recessing for the year.
From Salon
With enough votes to force the issue, House Minority Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called for an immediate vote before the House recesses for the holidays.
From Salon
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