Nicola Sturgeon avoids Holyrood amid speculation about her quitting The Herald says NICOLA Sturgeon will not return to Holyrood this week amid growing speculation that…
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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.
Watch: Sturgeon denies SNP financial woes in leaked footage The Spectator says Three cheers for the Sunday Mail, which has today got its hands on…
Opposition urges Tories to cut ties with rightwing group over ‘culture war’ comments Opposition parties are urging the Conservatives to cut ties with a rightwing…
Liz Truss’s attempt at a comeback went about as well as you’d expect The Independent says on its own terms, Liz Truss’s visit to Washington…
Environment Agency workers strike over pay Thousands of Environment Agency workers in England are set to stage a three-day strike from Friday over their claims…
Ford launches hands-free driving on UK motorways The UK government has approved Ford’s BlueCruise technology, which allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel…
Why is there no PMQs today? There is no Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) today as the House of Commons remains on its Easter recess. Most…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk No one story dominates Wednesday’s front pages, with headlines about the upcoming Coronation to junior doctors’ strike, Joe Biden…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Tuesday’s front pages report on Tuesday’s four-day doctors’ strike in England that could see thousands of doctors…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s newspapers feature a variety of headlines, with no one story dominating the papers. But one of the most…
Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of climate event as police search continue Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former first minister, withdrew from the Climate of Change event after…
Government reveals full details of plan to house 500 asylum seekers on a barge in Dorset The Metro says The government has laid out controversial…
Inside the floating barge that’s set to hold 500 asylum seekers The Metro says A three-storey barracks barge will now be the temporary home for…
New tax year: Bills and benefits rise, but tax rise risk looms The new tax year has started with warnings for people to be cautious…
Police Scotland launched a formal investigation into the SNP
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance probe The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into…
Asylum seeker barge plan would face legal challenge The UK government’s plan to house asylum seekers on a barge off the coast of Dorset is…
Former Tory Chancellor Nigel Lawson dies aged 91 The former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson, who served in several cabinet positions under former PM Marget Thatcher…
PMQs ends – Parliament enters recess tomorrow That’s a wrap on this week’s PMQs and the immigration minister’s statement on plans to house migrants in…
What is in the government’s migrant bill? Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has confirmed the government’s intention to house migrants in military bases. It comes against…
PMQs recap – What happened in today’s session? We had PMQs at midday… in which deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner and justice secretary Dominic Raab…
Humza Yousaf has a unique opportunity to be a role model for young Muslims across the country.
LIVE PMQs ends – Parliament enters recess tomorrow UK NewsMarch 29, 2023 UK Politics Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Ahz-liec4 Live updates – From Westminster
PMQs LIVE – Deputies face off as PM and Starmer absent for Boothroyd funeral Today’s PMQs will see deputy PM Dominic Raab face off with…
UK asylum plans: Barges and ex-bases set to be used to house migrants On Wednesday, the UK government is expected to announce plans to move…