Political guide

European Union
The European Union is a supranational and international organisation that brings together 27 member states under a common system of law.More...
House of Commons
The House of Commons is the focus of power and authority in the United Kingdom and, by convention, an MP is chosen by the monarch to be prime minister and exercise her authority.More...
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the second chamber of Parliament and is also called the Upper House. More...
National Assembly for Wales
The National Assembly for Wales has the authority to pass secondary legislation affecting Wales as well as executive powers over the implementation of UK laws in Wales.More...
Scottish parliament
The Scottish parliament has the authority to initiate and pass primary legislation and to vary the basic rate of income tax by up to three pence in the pound from the UK-wide rate.More...

National Childcare Week 2008
Daycare Trust’s National childcare week, now in its 11th year, aims to promote the importance of investing in childcare, out-of-school activities and early years' provision for children to strengthen and contribute to children’s play and learning.

Marie Stopes International reaffirms support for 24-week abortion limit
Contrary to assertions on Nadine Dorries’ campaign website Marie Stopes International (MSI) does NOT favour a reduction of the abortion time limit. more...

Election 2008 special Results of the local election are continuing to arrive, with the Conservatives the big winners across England and Wales.more	The week in Westminster Gordon Brown's 10p income tax U-turn has been dominating proceedings in Westminster. Full Story
PMQs: More spinned against? The first PMQs after disastrous local elections was always going to be tough for Gordon Brown. Full Story	Analysis: Where did it all go wrong? Local election setbacks have been a long time coming for Gordon Brown. Full Story