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Explainers

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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s work is under way and is expected to continue until 2026. Alex Walker explains what a public inquiry…

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The Privileges Committee

On 15 June 2023 the Privileges Committee released the report from its inquiry into former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This explainer sets…

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MPs’ second jobs and outside interests

Sophie Stowers looks at the rules around Members of Parliament and financial interests, and the receipt of money from external sources such…

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Video & Audio

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Daniel Chandler on rehabilitating liberalism and the political implications of economic inequality

25 Aug 2023

Rakib Ehsan on identity politics and social conservatism among ethnic minority communities in the UK

18 Aug 2023

The Facts

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What is a three-line whip?

A three-line whip is an instruction by a political party to attend and vote in support of a party’s position in Parliament….

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Who is Volodymyr Zelensky?

Volodymyr Zelensky is the current and sixth President of Ukraine. He assumed office in May 2019 and is a member of the…

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Who is Martin Reynolds?

Martin Reynolds was Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minster from October 2019 until his resignation in February 2022. He previously served…

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