A Brit Difficult - Episode 25 - politics in the UK : a basic overview

Let's have a look at how politics work in the UK! Remember to listen until the end for some comprehension questions :) Sorry for the edits in this episode!

Words and phrases that might be new for you:

• to get something out of the way: to do first; to give priority to something
• monarchy: royal family; queens, kings, etc.
• a great deal: a lot
• broad: general, not specific
• petition: a written document with signatures from people asking for something to change, be done, etc.
• mayor: a local leader (the word for a female leader is a mayoress)
• to inherit: to get something from somebody when they die. This could be money, objects, or even a title (such as with the House of Lords)
• coalition: sharing power by joining two parties
• referendum: a public vote to make a decision

Intro music is 'Just Relax' by Lesfm via Pixabay.

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