The Restoration
It must be said that King Charles I’s reign was a complete disaster, which ended in 1649 with the one and only […]
It must be said that King Charles I’s reign was a complete disaster, which ended in 1649 with the one and only […]
Downing Street, in Westminster, is very close to the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and New Scotland Yard. The original houses are […]
Visits to the Houses of Parliament by all members of the public, British or otherwise, are welcomed and are free of charge. […]
The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act of 2011 decreased the frequency of General Elections, i.e. the elections to the House of Commons (MPs), from […]
The governance of Wales has, in recent decades, been subject to three referendum outcomes and several parliamentary Acts. The result was the […]
The position of Home Secretary is one of the four top jobs in the Government and in the Cabinet. The Home Secretary’s […]
A by-election happens when a Member of Parliament resigns, dies or is told to stand down for a breach of the rules. […]
An invitation to join the House of Lords is a coveted reward for past service in Parliament or professional expertise and achievement. […]
A Member of Parliament (MP) has powers given by the monarchy. Therefore, an MP represents all the people living in his or […]
The Divine Right of Kings was a theory that the monarchy was appointed by a divine being, or God, making the monarch’s […]
The English Civil War took place in the middle of the 17th century and was a struggle between different religions for dominance, […]
Local Council funding comes from the Council Tax (Rates in N.Ireland) which residents pay (38% of the total) and from Business Rates […]
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