Government to miss 40 new hospitals target as it expands definition of ‘new’ – watchdog The National Audit Office (NAO) has said the government is…
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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.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday’s front pages lead with various stories. Ben Wallace to stand down as MP Ben Wallace’s decision to stand…
The baby boy is Boris Johnson’s eighth child.
‘We’re barely off the starting blocks, but we now have a roadmap which is going to need a lot of support to realise its ambitions.’
Air Force One landed at London Stansted yesterday evening ahead of the visit.
The 28-year-old, seen as a young rising star in the party, called Westminster ‘one of the most unhealthy workplaces’.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages focus heavily on the high cost of living in the UK – in particular, accusations that…
Viewers called it ‘weird and deeply uncomfortable’.
Rishi Sunak confident of overturning Rwanda migrant plan verdict Telegraph says Downing Street is confident that it will be able to deport migrants to Rwanda…
‘Historic’ 15-year plan to boost NHS workforce The UK government has announced there will be a major shakeup of the NHS, with an expansion in…
‘The system is rigged against the British people, it’s as simple as that.’
‘Taxpayers will be exposed to the running costs for a very large company.’
Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg criticised over Partygate probe Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg are among the most prominent Tories who have been heavily criticised…
The special report will include whether statements by Mr Johnson’s supporters could be considered a contempt of Parliament in their own right.
It has prompted concerns about secrecy in 10 Downing Street.
Cost to remove a migrant £63,000 more than keeping in UK The highly controversial government Rwanada plans could end up costing Britain more money. It…
TV producer Daisy Goodwin accuses Tory mayoral hopeful of groping TV producer Daisy Goodwin has accused a Tory mayoral hopeful of groping her 10 years…
He wsa reportedly pulled ‘at the last minute’.
Scrapped Covid vaccine deal cost taxpayers £358m New figures show a Covid vaccine contract which the UK government axed cost taxpayers £358.6 million. French company…
It was apparently ‘cut at the last minute’.
Boris Johnson’s political career is done, how the newspapers reacted The UK newspapers have reacted strongly to former prime minister Boris Johnson’s ongoing Partygate scandal.…
Only one MP has so far defended Boris.
Keir Starmer pledges to end North Sea exploration and let areas profit from clean power Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to make a…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Several of Monday’s front pages report on the leaked video showing Conservative Party workers dancing at their own social…
One party-goer said it’s okay to film ‘as long as we don’t stream that we’re bending the rules’.