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What is a budget? How are general elections called? What does the cabinet secretary do?  

From topical explanations of cabinet reshuffles or new legislation to the details of parliamentary process or important government institutions, our explainers are easily digestible short-reads.

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26 FEB 2024 Explainer

What is a manifesto?

Manifestos set out the policies a political party would deliver if they were to win an election.

05 FEB 2024 Explainer

2023 boundary changes

What is happening to constituency boundaries, and why? How are they changing? How are MPs affected?

29 JAN 2024 Explainer

Spending reviews

What are spending reviews and how do they work?