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3 giorni fa · The result of the 2018 local elections saw the collapse of the United Kingdom Independence Party's vote, largely to the benefit of the Conservatives. The Liberal Democrats made gains in 2018; David Cutts, a professor of political science at the University of Birmingham, argued that the 2019 elections would be more a test of their relevance as the elections were in old strongholds of theirs.
1 giorno fa · In the United Kingdom, land flags are normally a ratio of 3:5; the Union Jack can also be made in this shape, but is 1:2 for most purposes. In 2008, MP Andrew Rosindell proposed a Ten Minute Rule bill to standardise the design of the flag at 3:5, but the bill did not proceed past the first reading.
3 giorni fa · The Parliament of the United Kingdom currently has 650 parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries ( England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland ), each electing a single member of parliament (MP) to the House of Commons by the plurality ( first past the post) voting system, ordinarily every five years.
2 giorni fa · Independent targeting was vital. The Chiefs of Staff believed that—contrary to Tizard's view—once the Soviet Union became able to attack the United States itself with nuclear weapons in the late 1950s, America might not risk its own cities to defend Europe, or not emphasise targets that endangered the United Kingdom more than the United States.
5 giorni fa · Railway workers (2022-) v. t. e. The United Kingdom government austerity programme is a fiscal policy that was adopted for a period in the early 21st century following the Great Recession. The term was used by the Coalition and Conservative governments in office from 2010 to 2019. The term was applied by many observers to government policy ...
5 giorni fa · Lesotho covers 30,355 km 2 (11,720 sq mi). It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation. Its lowest point of 1,400 metres (4,593 ft) is thus the highest lowest point of any country in the world. Over 80% of the country lies above 1,800 metres (5,906 ft).
6 giorni fa · Marlborough College offers a contemporary and enriching full boarding education for pupils with aspiration. In an incomparable setting on the edge of a beautiful historic market town, it offers outstanding facilities and exciting opportunities academically, in sport and in the arts. Pupils are inspired to pursue excellence and to value ...
