Category: Politics

In the UK’s constitutional monarchy the Privy Council can be regarded as a go-between for Parliament’s dealings with the Sovereign, as well […]

In 1922, Conservative MPs voted to end the coalition with the Liberals and have a General Election. This they won decisively but […]

Lobby groups, also known as pressure groups, have increased in number, scope and financial resources since the period of Margaret Thatcher‘s government. […]

The Gentleman (or Lady) Usher of the Black Rod is a go-between for the House of Lords with the House of Commons […]

Party Conferences take place annually, with the larger political parties choosing late September/early October and the smaller ones opting for February/March/April. The […]

The Liberal Party endured mixed fortunes throughout its existence from 1859 to 1988. At its inception it picked up support from the […]

The Bill of Rights of 1688/89 put into law the Declaration of Rights signed by King William III & II and Queen […]

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) was formed in 1981 amid dissatisfaction with both Conservative and Labour parties. The appetite in the country […]

Unlike members of the House of Lords, those in the House of Commons are elected by the public and they are referred […]

Thomas Curson Hansard (1776-1833) was in the right place at the right time when he was able to buy out William Cobbett’s […]