Britain’s Parliament opens a new year-long session on Tuesday with a mix of royal pomp and raw politics, but without Queen Elizabeth II, who was absent for the first time in six decades.

UK parliament opens with pomp, Queen pulls out of ceremony due to 'mobility issues'

Dozens of trucks parked up at UK Parliament as shellfish companies protested against Boris Johnson's Brexit deal following issues exporting fish to the EU.

Your Story: UK Seafood trucks parked near Parliament to protest Red Tape

Think British parliament will approve Brexit deal: Germany's Merkel

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson under fire over no-deal Brexit assessment

Opponents of a no-deal Brexit have accused Boris Johnson of a “coup” against parliament, after it was announced that both the Commons and Lords will be suspended for more than a month in the run-up to the date of EU withdrawal.

Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament

Brexit: MP's reject Theresa May's deal by 58 votes

Another delay: Britain's May promises Brexit vote in parliament by March 12

Parliament stressed it will not take a decision or support the call for another referendum. To-be PM Theresa May also ruled out second vote

British parliament to debate petition calling for second EU referendum