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...

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'Greening' – good idea or just another excuse to tax road transport?
The British Association of Removers (BAR) is concerned at the ever-increasing burdens being placed upon the road transport industry.

Skills for Justice appoint new director of operations
Skills for Justice, the sector skills council for justice in the UK, have appointed a new Director of Operations. more...

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