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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.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Monday’s front pages lead with images of stranded holidaymakers as they desperately try to escape the wildfires…
The new Tory MP even agreed.
Big defeats for Tories but party holds on to Uxbridge England headed to the polls yesterday in a triple by-election that saw the Tories lose…
UK Government borrows less than expected in June The UK government borrowed less than expected in June, helped by higher tax receipts and a drop…
The Tories’ victory in Uxbridge spared Rishi Sunak the prospect of being the first prime minister for 55 years to lose three by-elections in one night.
Keir Mather joked that he had ‘heard far worse’ when asked how he felt about becoming Westminster’s youngest MP.
Voters go to the polls in three by-elections in England England voters will head to the polls in three constituencies in London, North Yorkshire and…
The polls have opened in three by-elections that could spell disaster for Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party.
The 74-year-old has denied racial abuse.
Illegal Migration Bill: Government sees off final Lords challenge The government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill is set to become law after the government won a…
Poor quality university courses face limits on student numbers The government has announced plans to restrict poor-quality university courses. Ministers will ask the independent regulator,…
Government to miss 40 new hospitals target as it expands definition of ‘new’ – watchdog The National Audit Office (NAO) has said the government is…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages lead with various stories. Ben Wallace to stand down as MP Ben Wallace’s decision to stand…
The baby boy is Boris Johnson’s eighth child.
‘We’re barely off the starting blocks, but we now have a roadmap which is going to need a lot of support to realise its ambitions.’
Air Force One landed at London Stansted yesterday evening ahead of the visit.
The 28-year-old, seen as a young rising star in the party, called Westminster ‘one of the most unhealthy workplaces’.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages focus heavily on the high cost of living in the UK – in particular, accusations that…
Viewers called it ‘weird and deeply uncomfortable’.
Rishi Sunak confident of overturning Rwanda migrant plan verdict Telegraph says Downing Street is confident that it will be able to deport migrants to Rwanda…
‘Historic’ 15-year plan to boost NHS workforce The UK government has announced there will be a major shakeup of the NHS, with an expansion in…
‘The system is rigged against the British people, it’s as simple as that.’
‘Taxpayers will be exposed to the running costs for a very large company.’
Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg criticised over Partygate probe Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg are among the most prominent Tories who have been heavily criticised…
