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What are the 3 main political parties in UK?
Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
What political type is the UK?
The United Kingdom is a Constitutional Monarchy in which the reigning monarch (that is, the king or queen who is the head of state at any given time) does not make any open political decisions. All political decisions are taken by the government and Parliament.
Who runs England?
The Prime Minister is the leader of Her Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for all policy and decisions. The Prime Minister also: oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies.
Is the UK a two party system?
The two party system in the United Kingdom allows for other parties to exist, although the main two parties tend to dominate politics; in this arrangement, other parties are not excluded and can win seats in Parliament.
Rishi Sunak is meeting with Conservative MPs as he publishes his emergency legislation to get Rwanda flights off the ground.
Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, has quit, stating that the government’s Rwanda legislation isn’t sufficient.
Nigel Farage experiment signals end to I’m A Celebrity and a farewell bid to dire 00s TV One of the most divisive figures within the British…
Is PMQs on today? – PM Rishi Sunak faces Keir Starmer Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will face Sir Keir Starmer in the Commons for Prime…
Raquel met her husband almost 15 years ago when she was living in Brazil and they’ve been married for over eight years – but he’s been separated from her and their two children.
Several of Wednesday’s front pages speculate on how far the government will go in the new legislation aimed at sending migrants to Rwanda.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Tories plotting election fight & Man City fury Monday’s front pages cover various stories including the BBC license fee,…
Keir Starmer praises Margaret Thatcher for bringing ‘meaningful change’ to UK The Guardian says Keir Starmer has praised Margaret Thatcher for effecting “meaningful change” in…
The couple were given the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their wedding day.
The money would be in addition to the already £140,000,000 given to Rwanda’s government if they accept further asylum seekers arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel.
Sunday Papers – ‘Hell on Earth’ Middle East war resumes – the full perspective Sunday’s newspapers lead on the latest from the Middle East and…
Peers expressed their ‘annoyance’ at being unable to get a late-night drink at a parliament bar.
Both those on the left of Labour and in the Tory party have reacted with outrage to the news, with accusations of a stitch-up and nepotism.
Childcare: £400m to expand free scheme in England £400m will be invested into the government plans to expand free childcare for working parents in England…
‘The arrested man resisted as officers attempted to put him in handcuffs. He was warned repeatedly before PAVA spray was used.’
Don’t let energy costs dampen your festive spirit.
In today’s MetroTalk readers are discussing the Autumn Statement and whether tax cuts help the economy.
Sunday newspapers report on various stories, with several reflecting the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war after a temporary ceasefire started.
Friday’s front pages report on the reaction to the migration figures, released by the ONS – which said net migration into the UK hit a record 745,000 people last year.
Autumn Statement 2023 and what it means for the general election Yesterday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the autumn statement – a budget that sets out…
PM Rishi Sunak could block Human Rights Act to force through Rwanda asylum plan – Sunak could block Human Rights Act to force through Rwanda…
Their benefits will stop if they ‘choose not to engage’ in the job process.
Inside the Chancellor’s family life.
Treasury minister confirms Jeremy Hunt will cut personal taxes in Autumn Statement FT says Laura Trott, Treasury minister, has confirmed that her boss Jeremy Hunt…