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  • 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...

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