Bizarre scenes from UK Parliament as it's suspended through Black Rod

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As Parliament was suspended until mid-October, the prorogation process took place, with John Bercow following Black Rod to the House of Lords. The ceremony was interrupted with some MPs protesting by singing and holding up signs saying "silenced."

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Who is Black Rod?

 

Black Rod is a senior officer in the House of Lords, responsible for controlling access to and maintaining order within the House and its precincts. Sarah Clarke was appointed as the new Black Rod on 17 November 2017. She formally took on the duties as Lady Usher of the Black Rod in February 2018. – Parliament.UK