The Political Education Portal is the British politics study companion built by Politics.co.uk’s expert journalists. 

Our explainer library takes you to the heart of the British political system. Written and constantly updated by journalists who cover Westminster every day, they ensure you stay fully informed about the latest developments.

For UK-based students and teachers, our library of explainer content has been built in alignment with Government and Politics specifications.

The portal is supported by an extensive glossary, covering hundreds of political terms in plain English.

Flip the switch on your learning with Study Mode

Study Mode transforms any Politics.co.uk explainer guide into an interactive lesson. Browse our guides with access to a suite of lesson-ready resources tailored to your current topic.

• Flashcards – key terminology, definitions and concepts in one place.
• Integrated evaluation questions – stretch your analytical and critical-thinking skills with debate-style prompts. 
  
• Further research activities – guided ideas for independent investigation.
  
• Extended response questions – for written analysis or discussion.
  
• Synoptic links – connecting the dots across the political landscape.