Editorial – A Level Politics

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Editorial

December 21, 2017

Politics Tuition

I offer an online tuition service for students studying the Edexcel British and global route. My aim is to enable students to write good quality essays and responses to..

Editorial

December 21, 2017

Politics Teachers

If you are a teacher and would like our resources bank for the new 2017 specification (UK and Global) or if you would like to..

September 9, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial (9/9/2012) – a Treasury Reshuffle

So the circus called parliament returns after a long summer of sun and sport. Before Mo Farrah had a chance to hang up his medal,..

May 20, 2012

Mr P’s editorial 20/5/12, Constitution! Constitution! Constitution!

As there’s nothing really going on in the Eurozone, the British economy nor much of an update from the Leveson Inquiry, I thought I’d dedicate..

May 13, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial – 13/5/12 – LOL DC!

The theme of this week’s editorial is relationships. Relationships between politicians, parties, the electorate and newspaper executives. CategoriesEditorial Politics UK PoliticsTagsCameronEssexLevesonRebekah Brooks

May 7, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial – 7/5/12 – There may be trouble ahead…

So it has been a week of high drama. But Liverpool fought valiantly and that really should have been a goal. On the political front,..

April 22, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial – 22/4/12 – An ‘Omnishambolic’ Week

In politics it never rains it pours. And David Cameron has had his fair share of April showers. Or should that be May? On Tuesday..

April 15, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial – 15/4/12 – The Crying Game

So on Wednesday we witnessed an Oscar winning performance. In the most reproduced image of the London mayoral campaign, Ken Livingstone was visibly moved to..

April 1, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial 1/4/12 – Pasties, Petrol and Pakora’s

It’s been another funny old week. It began with hot pies and ended with cold realities. CategoriesEditorial Politics UK Politics

March 25, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial 25/3/12 – Cash for access

I woke up loosing one hour to the Sunday Times revelation that the co-treasurer of the Conservative Party Peter Cruddas offered access to the Prime..

March 11, 2012

Mr P’s Editorial 11/3/12 – breaking the silence

The theme of this week’s editorial is breaking the silence, partly because of my present lack of vocal capabilities due to a deadly viral infection..

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The position of realists and liberals on security and the likelihood of conflict

This is also available on my podcast Liberals and realists have very different positions on security and the likelihood of conflict. Firstly they differ on..

To what extent do modern and classical liberals agree over the role of the state?

Each strand of liberalism believes in the idea of a limited state which is placed there by the people it governs, an idea brought about..

Are the IMF and World Bank discredited global governance institutions?

The IMF and the World Bank are part of the Bretton Woods system. First conceived in 1944, set up following the Second World War in..

Week in Westminster

12/10/2019
Paul Waugh of HuffPost UK looks behind the scenes at Westminster. A resurgence of hope in delivering a Brexit deal, the role of the courts in the political process, and what can Extinction Rebellion achieve. The editor is Marie Jessel.
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05/10/2019
George Parker of the Financial Times looks at the latest developments on Brexit both here and in Ireland. Plus -are the Conservative spending plans realistic? and what opinion polls can tell us about the current political situation. The Editor is Marie Jessel
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Radio 4 Friday News Comedy

The News Quiz Episode 7 - Friday 11th October
Guest host Phil Wang is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Suzi Ruffell, Ayesha Hazarika and Ivo Graham. A week of politicking, protests and mutiny on the Fjords! Writing team: Pierre Novellie, Benjamin Partridge, Robin Morgan, Rob Oldham and Kat Sadler. Producer: Richard Morris A BBC Studios Production
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The News Quiz Friday 4th October 2019
This week, guest host Andy Zaltzman is joined by Angela Barnes, Zoe Lyons, Danny Finkelstein and Lloyd Langford. A do in Manchester and a deal in Brussels? Writing team: Alice Fraser, Benjamin Partridge and Mike Shephard with additional material by Catherine Brinkworth and Alex Kealy. Producer: Richard Morris A BBC Studios Production
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The World Next Week (CFR)

Syrians Face Uncertainty, U.S. Democrats Debate, and More October 10, 2019
Northern Syria faces an uncertain future after a U.S. military withdrawal, the fourth Democratic presidential debate is held in Ohio, and Poles go to the polls.
The Impeachment Inquiry, U.S.-North Korea Talks, and More October 3, 2019
U.S. House Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry against President Donald J. Trump, denuclearization talks with North Korea resume, and U.S.-China trade negotiations continue.