Westminster’s First Past the Post system means we don’t get a parliament that fully represents the voting public. Millions of...
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All voters now need to bring a form of photographic identification to vote. The government has now confirmed in secondary...
In 1998, the Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was reached by multi-party consensus to bring an...
One of the most exciting parts of Westminster proceedings is the Ten Minute Rule bill. Here’s a quick outline of...
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...