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UK Politics: An Introduction

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 If you're new to UK politics, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to understand how everything works. But fear not! In this post, we will break down the basics of UK politics to help you get a better understanding of how the system works.

Filthy American Here!

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 Yes, I know, the main blog is from the UK and I'm a no-good redneck trying to interject in political discourse, how dare I? Well, I find that the people in the worst crap tend to be best at describing the smell. And boy am I surrounded by... well I'll try to keep it civil at least. This will be my intro post to this blog and more of an overview of how I see this topic overall. We'll get into the nitty-gritty later.

Feline Residents of the Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster, which is home to the Houses of Parliament in the United Kingdom, is known for its rich history and stunning architecture. However, there is also a lesser-known aspect of the Palace that is equally fascinating: its resident cat population.

First Past The Post Voting In The UK

 I think it is important to talk about the way in which voting works in the UK. For many of you out there, the system will probably make sense as it is not a unique system here compared to many places in the world. 

All About Keir Starmer

He is a father, a dutiful husband, and a former lawyer. Well, Starmer exceeded all of this as soon as he became the leader of the Labour Party of Great Britain. He spent his whole life fighting on behalf of ordinary people, seeking fairness for them by being a lawyer. 

What Would I do in Power?

 Many of us have ideas of what we would do in the Prime Ministers' shoes, I’m one of those people. I think it is easy for us to say we would do that, or do that. But in reality, we have no idea how to balance a budget. It seems that our current government doesn't care about balancing a budget so why should I? 

The Scottish National Party

Well, this is the third post in the line of talking about political parties. So I guess I don’t need to tell you that the Scottish National Party is funnily enough a party in the UK. More specifically it is a party that exclusively stands in Scotland, be that for the Scottish government or the UK-wide Westminister Government.