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The releasing of British MPs expense reports caused outrage amongst the general public and led to resignations and an official investigation by Sir Thomas Legg. more...
Boris Johnson, a conservative politician, became the Mayor of London in May 2008. He was also editor of The Spectator, a comment and current affairs magazine. more...
Gordon Brown has been the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since June 2007, having come to power after Tony Blair stood down as leader of the Labour Party. more...
Concise Guide To British Government
The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary Democracy, with the Prime Minsiter acting as Head of the Government. The Parliament is organised into two 'Houses'. more...
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Early Day Motions at Westminster
By: Paul Lightfoot
Early Day Motions provide ordinary Members of Parliament with a channel for expressing dissent, eccentric posturing or making serious proposals. more...
By: Erin Britton
In order to become an Act of Parliament a Bill must pass through five stages in the House of Commons before being debated by the House of Lords and gaining Royal Assent. more...
Regulation of UK Political Parties
By: Tony Butcher
The British Government is to introduce new laws on the finance of political parties - a tradition dating back nearly 200 years! more...
By: Erin Britton
British Members of Parliament are elected to the House of Commons through the First Past the Post system. more...
By: Erin Britton
The British House of Commons is an elected chamber that is responsible for six vital areas of political activity. more...
Selecting UK Election Candidates
By: Erin Britton
Any eligible candidate wishing to stand in a British general election must adhere to the official selection procedure. more...
Electoral Candidates in the UK
By: Erin Britton
In order to be eligible to stand in a British general election, potential candidates must satisfy a number of criteria. more...
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