Politics Category
Coalition governments
With its first-past-the-post voting principle, a UK General Election does not often result in no party having…
The Northern Ireland Assembly
Ever since its legal creation in 1921, Northern Ireland has had its own Parliament, or Assembly, but…
Royal Assent
After a Bill passes through both Houses of Parliament, it must have Royal Assent to become an…
Nationalist parties
Considering that the UK has four constituent nations, it was perhaps inevitable that nationalist parties would emerge…
DEFRA
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is only the 10th biggest UK government department…
The VC and GC awards for heroism
The Victoria Cross (VC), named after Queen Victoria (1819-1901), was instituted in 1856. It is a decoration…
The Privy Council
In the UK’s constitutional monarchy the Privy Council can be regarded as a go-between for Parliament’s dealings…
The 1922 Committee
In 1922, Conservative MPs voted to end the coalition with the Liberals and have a General Election.…
Lobby groups
Lobby groups, also known as pressure groups, have increased in number, scope and financial resources since the…
Black Rod
The Gentleman (or Lady) Usher of the Black Rod is a go-between for the House of Lords…
Party Conferences
Party Conferences take place annually, with the larger political parties choosing late September/early October and the smaller…
The Liberal Party
The Liberal Party endured mixed fortunes throughout its existence from 1859 to 1988. At its inception it…