Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages report on the continued school concrete chaos – as the new school term gets underway. Labour’s…
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What are the 3 main political parties in UK?
Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
What political type is the UK?
The United Kingdom is a Constitutional Monarchy in which the reigning monarch (that is, the king or queen who is the head of state at any given time) does not make any open political decisions. All political decisions are taken by the government and Parliament.
Who runs England?
The Prime Minister is the leader of Her Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. The Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies.
Is the UK a two party system?
The two party system in the United Kingdom allows for other parties to exist, although the main two parties tend to dominate politics; in this arrangement, other parties are not excluded and can win seats in Parliament.
Gavin Williamson ordered to apologise over bullying texts to Wendy Morton The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) has told former cabinet minister Gavin Williamson to apologise…
Grant Shapps named as new UK defence secretary after Ben Wallace steps down Grant Shapps has been announced as the new defence secretary, taking over…
Tories accused of hypocrisy in Ulez row after call to extend congestion charge The Guardian says Ministers have been accused of hypocrisy in claiming Sadiq…
Disengaging with China not credible, says James Cleverly James Cleverly has said it’s important for the country to continue engaging with Chinese officials, saying it…
Home secretary Suella Braverman said she was looking at a ‘range of options’.
Nadine Dorries’ departure is relief for Sunak but byelection holds danger The Guardian says Rishi Sunak’s relief that Nadine Dorries is finally standing down as…
Nadine Dorries won’t confirm she will vote Conservative at next general election as by-election campaigning kicks off Sky News says Nadine Dorries has refused to…
Nadine Dorries is vindicating Sunak’s refusal to ennoble her The Spectator says After waiting for months, Nadine Dorries has today served her resignation – as…
Tories turn on ‘useless’ Nadine Dorries after attack on Sunak The Independent says Rishi Sunak allies have fired back at “bitter” Nadine Dorries after she…
Suella Braverman does not rule out GPS tagging of Channel migrants Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she was considering “all options” to “exert some control”…
Rishi Sunak inadvertently failed to declare childcare interest, rules MPs watchdog PM Rishi Sunak has failed to correctly declare his wife’s financial interest in a…
Sunak under pressure over ‘appalling’ small boat deaths – as 500 more people cross Channel THE INDEPENDENT says Rishi Sunak is under intense pressure to…
Susannah Boddie, 27, was the lead health data scientist at No 10 Downing Street during the pandemic.
Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs PM Rishi Sunak has used RAF jets and helicopters for domestic flights more frequently than the…
Tory MP Lee Anderson’s ‘f*** off back to France’ comment shows government trying to distract from failings, says Labour’s Yvette Cooper Sky News says Labour…
Have we finally reached peak Barbie?
I’m concerned that we’re falling hook, line, and sinker for the lines coming out of the Conservative Party spin machine.
The picture had been edited to make it look as though the Prime Minister had poured a poor pint.
The PM was attempting to explain to pubgoers how raising the price of alcohol was actually a good thing.
Margaret Ferrier will face a by-election after breaking Covid rules (Picture: PA) Scotland is to have its first recall byelection, after more than 10% of…
Activists and human rights campaigners have previously slammed the Home Office plans out of concern for conditions aboard.
‘I’ll be flying as I normally would.’
Theresa May’s ex-adviser Nick Timothy to run for Matt Hancock’s seat in next election Nick Timothy, former chief of staff to ex-PM Theresa May, has…
The PM is expected to announce millions of pounds in funding for the Acorn carbon capture project.
