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Ties off as British parliament breaks with tradition

British politics took yet another surprise turn on Thursday when parliament scrapped a requirement for male lawmakers to wear ties, a move greeted with both concern and celebration at Westminster. Speaker John Bercow -- often heard calling for "Order!" among the rowdy MPs -- said he did not think it essential for them to don a tie. "It seems to...

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