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Understand UK Politics

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This collection combines broad overviews of the most significant events in British politics over the last century to help you understand Britain's political landscape and make sense of the current situation around Liz Truss's resignation.

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Understand UK Politics

The Prime Ministers
The Prime Ministers
Steve Richards
Reflections on Leadership from Wilson to May
25 min4.3
Why We Get the Wrong Politicians
Why We Get the Wrong Politicians
Isabel Hardman
A quick tour of British politics
24 min4.2
The Myth of the Strong Leader
The Myth of the Strong Leader
Archie Brown
Political Leadership in the Modern Age
14 min3.9
The Secret Barrister
The Secret Barrister
The Secret Barrister
Stories of the Law and How It’s Broken
21 min4.1
For the Record
For the Record
David Cameron
An honest account from a prime minister who truly altered his country’s course
31 min4.4
Poverty Safari
Poverty Safari
Darren McGarvey
Understanding the Anger of Britain’s Underclass
25 min4.1
A Very English Scandal
A Very English Scandal
John Preston
Sex, Lies and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment
13 min3.9
A Short History of Brexit
A Short History of Brexit
Kevin O’Rourke
From Brentry to Backstop
29 min4.4

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