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What EU Elections Tell Us About How Europe Feels - Brexit Explained
Last week people across the EU went to the polls to vote for their new representatives in the European Election. This is an important vote and gives us a reading on the feelings of people across, and how they feel about politics and the...
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What Actually Happens in the House of Commons?
When watching Brexit unfold it's hard not to draw the conclusion that the House of Commons is a little out of control. As much as the Speaker might try to reign them in, MPs continue to shout, argue and jeer. We explain why the House of...
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Brexit Update, Pret Scandal & Student Loans - This Week in Parliament.
This Week in Parliament is a series we are currently trialling where we keep you up to date with the latest news from the UK's Parliament. This week we discuss issues including the Pret allergy scandal, changes to agricuture law after...
Jabzy
Lost Buildings of London - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Lost Buildings of London
History Hit
Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant: The Tyrant
What will he be forever remembered for? What caused the English reformation? How did he change parliament? Henry VIII, Statesman Or Tyrant, Part 1
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Women's Suffrage in South Australia
Ms Represented is a series that charts the rise of Australian female politicians over the last one hundred years and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way. In 1894, South Australian women gained the right to vote. They...
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Tories Invading Liverpool! but What's Really Happening? Liverpool Council Controversy - TLDR News
Last week there was some pretty controversial news about the state of Liverpool City Council but things only got more controversial as the Conservative government announced what they were planning to do. In this video, we explain what's...
History Hub
Who was Simon de Montfort?
An introduction to Simon de Montfort, Henry III and the origins of the Second Barons' War
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What Does the House of Lords Really Do? - TLDR Explains
The House of Lords has been discussed a lot in recent days with them annoying the Tories and Labour talking about scrapping the House. So in this video we explain what the House of Lords actually does and who the Lords are. In the coming...
History Hit
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore: Margaret Thatcher, the myth
Was she an interesting figure to write about based on her myths? The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore, Part 1
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Should Weed Be Legal in the UK?
Britain seems to be oblivious to the global trend of decriminalising and legalising marijuana. Should the UK do the same and legalise weed? Would the UK ever legalise weed?
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Johnson’s First Speech to Parliament Explained - TLDR News
Yesterday afternoon, Boris Johnson made his first speech to Parliament and then answered a whole bunch of questions from MPs. In this video we discuss what Johnson said in Parliament including the key mission, plans and priorities he...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Women in Politics
Ms Represented is a series that charts the rise of Australian female politicians over the last one hundred years and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way. What roadblocks did present and past women run into on their way...
XKA Digital
If you articulate a problem, propose a solution
Chris Roberts is a security specialist working as an Associate Director, Security & Justice at TorchlightGroup. TorchlightGroup specialises in the use of niche capabilities and specialist skills to assist governments and commercial...
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Withdrawal Agreement Bill: Changes Johnson's Made - Brexit Explained
When Johnson brought the Withdrawal Agreement Bill back to the House of Commons in December it had been changed in a number of ways. We discuss the six ways that Johnson has changed the withdrawal agreement bill from refugees and workers...
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What is the Role of the Speaker? - TLDR Explains
In recent weeks the Speaker of the House of Commons (John Bercow) has managed to gain a somewhat cult following. But beyond being an ideal meme, what is the actual role of the speaker? In this video we discuss what the speaker does,...
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Who Sits Where? - Tour of the House of Commons
We discuss who sits where in the United Kingdom House of Commons, as well as some of the traditions in the chamber.
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How UKIP Made Brexit Without Any Power - Brexit Explained
Brexit has been dominating the UK's political discussion for the last few years. At the centre of that has been Nigel Farage and UKIP, both pushing for the UK to leave the European Union (EU). The interesting thing is that neither UKIP...
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11 Weird Facts About The House of Commons.
The British Parliament has a lot of weird things about it. We run through eleven weird facts about the House of Commons which you didn't already know (hopefully, I don't actually know what you know)
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Starmer Lied About Vaccines? Grenfell Cladding: Who Must Pay? Genocide Amendment Update - TLDR News
This Week in Parliament is the series where we discuss what's been going on in the Houses of Parliament. This week the Commons debated a new version of the Genocide Amendment, they discussed the cladding issues which led to Grenfell & at...
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The Withdrawal Agreement Bill and Programme Motion Votes - Brexit Explained
It's never easy to stay up to date with Brexit, but last night was especially crazy. MPs were voting on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and on the government's timetable for Brexit (programme motion). In this video we explain both as well...
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What are Labour's Plans for Brexit? - Brexit Explained
Labour's views on Brexit matter more than you might think. The Prime Minister needs other parties to support her deal as she doesn't have enough backing within her own party to get her across the line. The right deal could convince...
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What was the historical significance of the Battle of Lewes 1264?
An introduction to the historical significance of the Battle of Lewes 1264.