A behind-the-scenes look at Parliament as this session officially comes to a close 🇬🇧
Prorogation marks the end of the current parliamentary session before the King’s Speech on 13th May, when the next session begins.
So what actually happens during prorogation? 👇
đź“ś Black Rod enters the Chamber and summons MPs to the House of Lords
đź“– The Acts passed during the session are read out
🏛️ Prorogation is officially confirmed
🤝 MPs return to the Commons and traditionally shake the Speaker’s hand as they leave the Chamber
A historic tradition that marks the close of one chapter in Parliament before the next begins.
