The timing of the next general election is uncertain. The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (at the time of writing) has…
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What is sleaze?
In British politics, ‘Sleaze’ is a common term used to describe accusations of misconduct, misbehavior and corruption. ‘Sleaze’ first entered the political…
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What is HS2?
HS2 (High Speed 2) is a planned new high-speed railway line between London and the midlands and north of England, comprised of…
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What is the Committee on Standards?
The Committee on Standards is the parliamentary committee that looks at cases put before it by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards concerning…
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Who is the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards?
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is an independent officer who investigates allegations that MPs have breached the House of Commons’ Code of…
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What is Nord Stream 2?
Nord Stream 2 is a system of two offshore natural gas pipelines running from Ust-Luga in Russia to Lubmin in Germany. This…
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What is the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)?
The MFF – or Multiannual Financial Framework – is the overall EU budget for every seven-year period, setting out funding for the…
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What is a command paper?
A command paper is a UK government publication presented to Parliament, published in a numbered series. They convey information or decisions that…
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Can the EU revoke a country’s membership?
There is no mechanism for the EU to revoke a country’s membership of the Union. Article 7 of the Treaty on European…
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What is a Party Conference?
UK political parties hold their main annual conferences every autumn where politicians, party members and the party’s affiliated groups gather. Party conferences…
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What is the Conference on the Future of Europe?
The Conference on the Future of Europe is a proposal put forward by the European Commission and European Parliament aiming to consult…
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What is the EU State of the Union address?
Every year in September, the President of the European Commission gives the State of Union address to the European Parliament. In the…