Politics Category
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…
Bill of Rights & Claim of Right Act
The Bill of Rights of 1688/89 put into law the Declaration of Rights signed by King William…
The Social Democratic Party
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) was formed in 1981 amid dissatisfaction with both Conservative and Labour parties.…
Members of the House of Commons
Unlike members of the House of Lords, those in the House of Commons are elected by the…
Hansard
Thomas Curson Hansard (1776-1833) was in the right place at the right time when he was able…
The Glorious Revolution
“And whereas it hath been found by experience that it is inconsistent with the safety and welfare…
The Conservative & Unionist Party
The Conservative Party is the oldest political party in existence today. Emerging in the late 1670s, it…
The Commonwealth of Nations
One-third of the world’s population live in a member state of The Commonwealth of Nations, previously known…