English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

 

British politics can feel confusing, with a king, a Prime Minister, and noisy debates in an old building.
 
This episode explains how the system works, from Parliament and voting to why two parties have ruled for so long.
 
  • Magna Carta and early Parliament shaped British politics.
  • Westminster: Parliament's home with Commons and Lords.
  • Parliament: Commons of elected MPs, Lords of appointed members.
  • Monarch's role: ceremonial, appoints PM, opens Parliament.
  • Voting system: constituencies and First Past the Post.
  • Two-party dominance challenged by rising Reform party.
  • Forming governments, general elections, choosing the Prime Minister.
  • MPs' duties, constituency work, and Prime Minister’s Questions.
  • Leadership contests and votes of no confidence.
  • Devolution: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland; West Lothian Question.

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/guide-british-politics
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What is English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English ?

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English?

English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners.

Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English.

Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand.

Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English.

Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com