One of the most noteworthy ways that MPs can push their agendas is through the Private Members’ Bill. Here’s a...
The Early Day Motion (EDM) is a little-known but quietly critical part of Westminster. Here’s a quick guide on some...
One of the most important aspects of British democracy is the Select Committee. Select Committees are groups of parliamentarians chosen...
One of the lesser-known institutions of Westminster is the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). Here’s a quick overview on some of...
You may not know, but there are Parliamentary debates that occur outside of the Commons or Lords and these occur...
While you might think that local councils are wholly funded by council tax, in fact, local government in England is...
Local government in England comes in many different formats, unitary, district and county councils all cover different parts of the...
England’s local government can sometimes be quite confusing. The history of devolution within England is one of ad hoc, piecemeal,...
Wherever there are two dominant political parties, there is a steady stream of new parties hoping to break the system....
A healthy democracy requires healthy levels of democratic participation – the most crucial element of which is turnout at general...
Many countries use a bicameral political system – meaning that they have two chambers in their parliament. These parliaments are...
With pressure mounting on Boris Johnson, it’s looking increasingly possible that Britain could well soon have a new Prime Minister....