Another piece of constitutional tinkering for partisan advantage, we could say.
Initially, I thought this was a fascinating insight into White House politics...
Here's this week's UK politics news quiz. It's a Super Thursday Election result special this week as the UK political landscape sees seismic shifts yet again. Good luck!
What do Thursday's results mean?
There has been a lot of analysis of how parties performed at the ballot box (especially Labour), so who should we listen to?
UK judges, civil liberties and gender bias
What does a recent high-profile ruling in a divorce case tell us?
Can't Get You Out of My Head
The documentary series by Adam Curtis is my recommended watch for all social scientists
Identity in Northern Ireland - video
Could be a useful way to segue into discussing nationalism?
It's local/regional election week! Here's this week's UK politics news quiz. Good luck!
Boris Johnson and the truth
How are the latest accusations affecting his premiership?
Biden's first 100 days - with video
How is he doing, and does it really matter?
What's up in Hartlepool?
Not much, but there is a byelection. Read on...
Caitlyn for California
A leftfield gubernatorial campaign following a recall election
An independent Wales. Really?
Good article on the topic, with some stunning opinion poll data on the future of the principality.
There's a definate sense of 'sleaze' in this week's UK Politics news quiz. It's like being back in the 1990's. Good luck!
Votes at 16 - lesson starter
A useful little video from the BBC to stimulate debate on the topic.
Excellent resource on UK politics - free!
I may be teaching the proverbial grandmother to suck eggs here?
Great backgrounder on the potential break-up of Britain
From the Economist, this video would be ideal as an intro on devolution, and/or the use of referendums
Welcome to the new term! Try these 10 multi-choice questions on UK politics news stories from the last week.