The mace thing is weird
The mace represents the Queen's authority in Parliament; without it being present in the chamber, Parliament cannot pass any laws. So, when Lloyd Russell-Moyle picked it up, Parliament temporarily paused until a couple of men in tights and with swords (not joking) put it back.
The oddness of it all aside, it was a hugely symbolic gesture. MPs generally have deep respect for the traditions of Westminster, as you'd expect for a Parliament that's been working more-or-less unbroken for 900 years.
He was making the point that in his view, the Government (and Parliament in general) had given up its right to govern, by its conduct.
The oddness of it all aside, it was a hugely symbolic gesture. MPs generally have deep respect for the traditions of Westminster, as you'd expect for a Parliament that's been working more-or-less unbroken for 900 years.
He was making the point that in his view, the Government (and Parliament in general) had given up its right to govern, by its conduct.
