What Is a Think Tank?
A think tank is an organisation that researches policy and tries to influence public debate and government decisions. Here is what think…
Liam Chen
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What Is a Select Committee?
Select committees are cross-party groups of MPs that scrutinise the government and hold powerful people to account. Here is how they work…
Liam Chen
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What Is a Coalition Government?
A coalition government is one formed by two or more parties that agree to govern together, usually because no single party won a majority…
Liam Chen
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What Is a Whip in Politics?
In politics, a whip is both an official who keeps party members in line and the instruction telling them how to vote. Here is what whips…
Sofia Reyes
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What Is the Speaker of the House?
The Speaker of the House of Commons is the chief presiding officer who chairs debates and keeps order. Here is what the role involves, why…
Sofia Reyes
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What Is a Private Members Bill?
A private members bill is a proposed law put forward by an MP or peer who is not a government minister. Here is how they are introduced…
Sofia Reyes
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