WE all know how archaic and broken the House of Commons is, but nobody explains it better than Mhairi Black.
A fantastic video showing the SNP MP dismantling the idea of Westminster as a "functioning" democracy has racked up 343,000 views on Facebook alone.
She was speaking at a Scottish Secular Society event, filmed by Independence Live, and in the clip, explains the various tactics used to block SNP attempts to legislate.
Coming the week after just 15 minutes were spent discussing the effects of the EU Withdrawal Bill on devolution, it's a very timely guide.
Black outlines in simple terms why Commons customs (including someone being chased around with a sword) are so broken.
You can watch the full talk by Mhairi Black on the future of Scottish politics by clicking here.
The 'Mother of Parliaments', folks...
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