The significance of black politicians in the UK
How well are BME communities represented in British politics?
The right to protest in an age of irrationality
Interesting discussion with my twilight Oxbridge group on these two video clips
How the folks back home are a massive influence on the voting patterns of members of US Congress
Senator Joe Manchin set to block key Biden energy plan
Heads up: new documentary about storming of the US Capitol
BBC 2 9pm, 20 October 2021
Is politics in Britain broken?
Channel 4 news have been given access to a new report by More In Common that reveals that there is a bigger disconnect between politicians and the people than ever.
The joint report on the government's response to covid: the effectiveness of select committees
Yet again they prove that they are tremendously effective organs of executive scrutiny
American decline discussion for Oxbridge prep using the Harkness Method
I've just conducted another Oxbridge tutorial session via this method
Free period products in Californian schools
A good example of the advantages of federalism
A Week is a Long Time in Politics - UK Politics quiz 11 October 2021
Here's this week's UK politics news quiz. New Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries took a pop at which organisation? Boris Johnson has said that he is not in favour of including what act as a hate...
Devolution differences: the Welsh smacking ban
Wales is set to be the second country in the UK to make it illegal to smack children
The new elections bill: what's all the fuss about?
What is it, and why is it proving to be so controversial? With activities
I would strongly encourage all A Level students to watch it. It comes with the important caveat emptor, that is does contain some strong language.
A Week is a Long Time in Politics - UK Politics quiz 04 October 2021
Here's this week's UK politics news quiz. Which former Tory MP attended the Labour Party conference? Who quit as a Labour frontbencher? Which party elected two new joint leaders? All this and...
Swiss same sex marriage vote
An example of the advantages of referendums?
The German elections and the system for electing MPs
Do events in Germany this week strengthen or weaken the case for electoral reform in the UK?
American decline: Global Politics and useful Oxbridge prep
One of the most interesting topics on the Global Politics route is the debate about whether American hegemony is over - includes videos
A Week is a Long Time in Politics - UK Politics quiz 27 September 2021
Here's this week's UK politics news quiz. Who avoided the use of the word 'scum' whilst deputising for Keir Starmer at PMQs? Which city will not be getting an 8-storey high Union Jack on a...
Reworking referendums?
The Irish abortion referendum might be something of a template as to how future UK votes are handled
Pressure group tactics spectacularly backfiring
Does M25 protestor Liam Norton walking off morning breakfast show GMB strengthen or damage the case of Insulate Britain - includes video