Politics

Articles explaining how UK government works at national and local levels. Topics include Parliament, voting systems, councils and different political ideologies.

Communism Explained

Communism is the furthest left political ideology, aiming for social equality, but few countries today actually practise true communism as originally conceived.

Councils and How They Work

Council tax pays for everyday services most people take for granted, from bin collections to schools and road maintenance.

Fascism Explained

Fascism is a far-right political ideology that prioritizes state power over individual rights and society's interests.

Left-Wing, Right-Wing and the Centre

Left wing, right wing and centre politics explained through their core beliefs and where major parties actually sit on the spectrum.

Local Decision Making

Local councils make decisions that affect their communities directly, but central government can still overturn their choices.

The Government in the UK

How the UK government works, from elections and voting to how MPs represent their constituencies.

The Role of the House of Commons

Members of Parliament represent people both in the House of Commons and in their local constituencies, debating bills and helping constituents with problems.

The Role of the House of Lords

The House of Lords reviews laws passed by Parliament and serves as the country's highest court of appeal, though its role remains debated.

Voting and the UK Voting System

How the UK voting system works and why the candidate with the most votes always wins the election.