Devolution revision: the West Lothian Question
Here we consider why the West Lothian Question can be considered a problem. Later this week I will propose that it is perhaps an issue that has been overblown
read more...»Electoral systems revision: outcome of London 2008
This entry on the results of the London elections adds to previous postings examining the workings of the Supplementary Vote and Additional Member System
read more...»Electoral systems revision: AMS in action
That the London Assembly is elected using the Additional Member System is little known or much misunderstood
read more...»Electoral systems revision: Supplementary Vote in operation
There is a strong possibility that in today’s London Mayor race second preference votes may well determine who gets to control City Hall for the next 4 years
read more...»Brown skids?
More details of the Prime Minister’s troubles fill today’s newspapers
read more...»If it’s Monday, it must be Sweden
Apparently the latest educational flavour of the month in party policy circles is the Swedish system
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Edexcel Unit 1 revision: political parties (Dec 2007)
To what extent do Labour and Conservative party policies overlap?
This is an area of the course that presents problems for students. One of the reasons for this may be the fact that respondents have to craft answers on apparently shifting sands, with the parties constantly changing their stance on policy.
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