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Now the Queen has made this year's state opening of parliament, we look at how long the Queen's speech has been over the last two decades, and how many bills it introduced

The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of the best photographs from around the world

The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of the best photographs from around the world

Unfashionable MPs and unpopular causes need to be defended against the popular passions of the moment

The prime minister leaves for a fortnight-long overseas trip as Victoria faces a political crisis, with the Napthine government at risk of a no-confidence vote. All the developments from Canberra