UK politics

Politics. We love to hate it, but it's actually pretty important.

We can't hold the government, or the media that reports on them, to account without knowing how our political system actually works.

So, consider this your crash course: UK Politics 101.

We've tried our best not to make it boring, but - most importantly - we've made it as unbiased as possible.

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Meet the Team

Understated or Unnecessary: Who are the Green Party?

Phoebe Purnell

Mar 22
5 min

Understated or Unnecessary: Who are the Green Party?

Phoebe takes a look at the British Green Party: who they are, what they stand for, and the power they hold in UK politics.

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Britain's Cost of Living Crisis, Explained

Zac Francis

Mar 20
4 min

Britain's Cost of Living Crisis, Explained

Zac explains the reasons behind Britain's cost of living crisis, who it's impacting, and what's being done (or not done) to address it.

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Devolution: What it Means for Wales & Welsh Politics

Phoebe Purnell

Dec 21, 2022
5 min

Devolution: What it Means for Wales & Welsh Politics

Ever wondered how Welsh politics actually works? Phoebe delves into devolution, how it began and what it means for Wales.

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Zac Francis

Dec 18, 2022
5 min

Boris Johnson: Profile

In this cheat sheet, Zac gives an overview of Boris Johnson's career - including the highs, the lows, and the controversies.

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Zac Francis

Aug 22, 2022
4 min

What is the UK Voter ID Bill?

Zac explores why the UK government wants to introduce voter ID, and whether the new bill will prevent electoral fraud or worsen inequality.

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The Free School Meals Scheme: What Went Wrong?

Caoimhe Glover

Mar 30, 2021
7 min

The Free School Meals Scheme: What Went Wrong?

Why has there been so much controversy around feeding the UK's poorest children during a global pandemic? Caoimhe explores.

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Harriet Bibby

Feb 11, 2021
2 min

Rishi Sunak: Profile

Rishi Sunak is quickly becoming a household name in the Conservative Party. Find out more about his story in Harriet's cheat sheet.

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Ed Hagen

Jan 26, 2021
4 min

Guide: The New Immigration System

One of the hot topics which follows Brexit debates is that of immigration, so what is the layout for the new system? Ed's guide tells all.

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Beth Hunter

Jan 18, 2021
5 min

Who Are Our MPs and Why does it Matter?

MPs serve as the spokespeople for the general public in Parliament. So who are they, and why do they matter so much?

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Xanthe Saunders Martin

Dec 16, 2020
4 min

Guide: The UK Supreme Court

Court? Parliament? Judges? If you want to clarify your knowledge of the UK supreme court, Xanthe's guide is the place to go.

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Why Are the Working Class Not Voting for Labour Like They Used To?

Ed Hagen

Dec 14, 2020
5 min

Why Are the Working Class Not Voting for Labour Like They Used To?

The Labour Party's decline in working class support is often blamed on Brexit or Jeremy Corbyn. But what other factors are at play?

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Why Being Apolitical is No Longer an Option

Konstantina Batsouli

Dec 3, 2020
4 min

Why Being Apolitical is No Longer an Option

In today's world, politics affects every aspect of our lives. Konstantina explains why ignoring this is no longer an option.

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Caoimhe Glover

Oct 29, 2020
4 min

Guide: Petitions

Petitions are a great way to exercise your democratic right, but what happens once it's signed? Caoimhe takes us through the process.

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Ahana Kakar

Oct 13, 2020
3 min

Members of Parliament

We all love to complain about our MPs - but do you know what the job actually entails? Ahana delves into the day-to-day of our politicians.

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Davina Kourdi and Ved Luhana

Oct 5, 2020
6 min

Political Parties, Explained

Who are the political parties in the UK and what do they stand for? Davina and Ved have done the research for you.

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Ed Hagen

Sep 30, 2020
4 min

The UK Voting System

Would you be able to explain how the UK voting system works? If not, Ed's guide is here to help.

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Anna Hilbert

Sep 22, 2020
2 min

UK Parliament, Explained

So, how does the UK Parliament actually work? This cheat sheet explains it all for you.

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Anna Hilbert

Sep 16, 2020
4 min

UK Government

Who makes up the government and what exactly do they do? Anna goes back to the basics.

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