Blog | Politics

It's back! A new term sees the return of our weekly quiz on UK politics. So here's this week's quiz, including a 'Classroom mode' for teachers wishing to deliver the quiz as part of their lesson.

30th August 2019

Political Compass - starter activity for new Politics students

Here's an updated version of the popular activity 'Political Compass' which teachers have used as part of their induction classes with new Politics students in previous years.

29th August 2019

Starter activity for new Politics students - Boris or Borisn't!

Here's a short, engaging starter activity aimed at lessons with new Politics students over the coming weeks. Entitled 'Boris or Borisn't', the activity presents 6 statements on screen about the new...

1st August 2019

Revision Flashcards for Edexcel A-Level Politics Students Prove Ideal Throughout Year 13

Our Edexcel A-Level Politics revision flashcard packs proved really popular in the run-up to the recent exams.

30th July 2019

Why Democratic Socialism Is Gaining Popularity In The United States

This extended (20+minute) video from CNBC explores the rise of democratic socialism in the US.

29th July 2019

Boris Johnson Political Profile

We often turn to esteemed political documentary maker Michael Cockerell when an profile of a major political figure is needed. Here he looks at the political career of Boris Johnson who became...

22nd July 2019

A-Level Politics Teacher Virtual Staffroom Nears 2,000 Members

It's been quite a year for the amazing A-Level Politics Teacher group!

18th July 2019

Two troubled premierships

In this new blog from the Politics department at the LSE, Ben Williams identifies key similarities between the John Major and Theresa May governments.

10th July 2019

A Week Is A Long Time - UK Politics Quiz 10 July 2019

Here's this week's UK politics quiz. Good luck!

3rd July 2019

A Week Is A Long Time - UK Politics Quiz 3 July 2019

Here's this week's UK politics quiz. Good luck!

21st June 2019

Recall petition unseats Tory MP in Brecon and Radnorshire

There will be a by-election in the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency after a successful petition to recall current Tory MP Chris Davies. This follows on from the successful recall vote in...