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Beyond the soundbite: reading the parliamentary record
A practical starting point for checking what was actually said at Westminster.
Find the original exchange
Hansard is the official report of parliamentary debates. The Commons and Lords have their own records, allowing readers to locate an exchange in the relevant chamber.
Keep the context
Read the question and the response together. A short extract can omit qualifications or the precise subject under discussion. A responsible account links to the record and distinguishes a statement from an independently verified fact.
Sources & verification
Sources consulted on 29 September 2026. Briefs distinguish the date of an event from the date of this edition.
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