Learn about the UK political system & elections

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In this lesson I will explain a little about how the UK political system works, and introduce you to some of the vocabulary. You'll learn about the major parties, local councils, constituencies, and more. So, welcome to the unpredictable world of UK politics! This is a great lesson to help you understand the news, even if you don't live in the UK. Listening to British news is a great way to practise your English, and understanding what they are talking about will really help! When I made this video in early 2017, I thought that the next UK General Election would not happen until 2020 -- how wrong I was! So here is the video, just a few days ahead of a surprise General Election in June 2017.

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@aamorcrofts2369 5 лет назад

I’m so thankful for this, I’m sixteen so I will be able to vote in two years, but schools seem to forget that we need to learn politics. Most people my age have no clue on politics. This should be shown in all schools!

@Adaobieistyping 5 лет назад

It should be compulsory in my opinion

@aamorcrofts2369 3 года назад

TheRenaissanceman65 thank you for taking the time to do that! I wrote the comment a year ago so I’m now settled in what party I will vote for, and their manifestos. I took most of the year to study up on politics, but I do believe it should be taught in schools so more young people feel educated enough to vote. But thank you! Whenever someone asks me what they should learn I will send them this bc you said it in such an easy way to understand

@hanna4yearsago312 3 года назад

Aamor Crofts which political party would you vote for?

@hanna4yearsago312 3 года назад

TheRenaissanceman65 hahaha

@moniquevanhooreweder6456 3 года назад

What a wonderful education system!

@Wh3atley 7 лет назад

She remained exceptionally neutral, I appreciate that very much Unlike many other educators who put a slant on things according to the ideology they've fallen victim to So kudos for not doing that

@omarsabir1210 5 лет назад

Yeah it's annoying for people who just wanna learn

@TheLugiaSong 4 года назад

Right! I'm always hesitant learning about politics because sometimes it's hard to identify if a source is neutral or not(even slightly, some people use biased words or phrasing). Even if they're supporting the views I do, I still don't want someone else influencing my views, just informing.

@PhoenixVert 6 лет назад

Thank you for being so unbiased. It's so much easier to generate your own opinions when you're not being fed bias information.

@NickSBailey 5 лет назад

Mostly good though a little bias did creep in. It's true the conservatives are struggling to get policies through but it's largely down to divisions in their own party and not so much their small majority and other parties scuppering them. Also, Labour currently campaign from a platform highlighting the increasing wealth gap and that certainly isn't old-fashioned and is very much a current issue. None of this is the teacher's fault she did very well to keep bias out this is down to available information.

@Damo2690 3 года назад

People pretending the Lib Dems are bigger than the SNP piss me off

@clockfixer5049 3 года назад

@@NickSBailey last thing I heard is that the UK has officially passed a law prohibiting any kind of critique of capitalism. How's that for bias, lol

@victoriavic3126 7 лет назад

DEAR LORD... YOU'RE THE BEST TEACHER, AND THE CUTEST TOO! I'M FROM BRAZIL, AND LOVE YOUR CLASSES!

@lucaskalebef 4 года назад

BR é nóis

@akshaytonage 3 года назад

I am india

@HomoSiliconiens 7 лет назад

Dear Ms. Gill, Thank you very much. For English learners like me, who are from different part of the world, it would be highly beneficial for us to learn English as well as UK's historical/social/cultural/political system. In this sense, this video is higly informative.

@thegamingknight8781 6 лет назад

ok that's nice good'day

@CrackSmoker420 4 года назад

Ye, no worries Kim, lad.

@wendygalvez5907 7 лет назад

Thank you dear Gill. You have an amazing way to teach.

@najathemnrojh9783 7 лет назад

you are right

@prossiearinaitwe5719 3 года назад

I like the way she brings out her tough facts in a calm way.

@mmmm-jx1ju 5 лет назад

i'm from Algeria and now i live here in the UK but may English still developing i just rely like you and i want to meet you because you relay help me and i always learning with you thank you Gill

@Olina01 5 лет назад

When I saw this beautiful old lady standing next to the board ... I was really underestimating this video (with all the use of technology in videos now days)... But she is just what I needed! Very well structured, good pace, simple... Thank you!

@andreaseanez7645 7 лет назад

Given the Brexit situation, I have been interested in British politics and this was perfectly explained! thank you!!!

@peterclaver124 5 лет назад

I'm a passionate about the UK and everything related to this beautiful Land and I'm glad of this video, it helps me a lot to learn better how the British parliament works! Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

@funway7300 7 лет назад

I'm Sri lankan and now I'm living in UK This lesson interesting!!!!!!!

@sarasanchezmalaver7241 5 лет назад

You have such an ability to explain and to teach! It’s amazing! Thank you so much for your videos because they are very helpful when it comes to practicing English, specially when you are not a native speaker. Your accent trains hearing skill so much, and the topics are interesting and useful; of course, the way you explain and develop them is just as great. Thank you!

@marcicleideferreira4224 7 лет назад

You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you so much!!!

@aliciadeoliveira4187 3 года назад

Thank you to share this video with us, I'm a French student in College who study the AngloSaxon world. It helped me to understand more than I expected the English parliament, it would be a part of my success if I don't fail my exams.

@NicolaSiliprandi70 7 лет назад

Thank you Gill, it's always a pleasure to see your interesting and clear lessons

@lauraelizabeth7082 3 года назад

I love this video! You should do more on political system, I'm in the United States studying the UK Political System! I grasped understanding so well from you! Thank you!

@hichamnouri2877 6 лет назад

Your English Channel helps me so much with my classes. Thank you, dear Gill. You have an amazing way to teach.

@drasticplasticaustin 2 дня назад

This is so nice, it's presented with a heart felt innocence with the intent of galvanising interest in an institution that is not unfairly being deluged with a torrent of cynicism. This introduction shields the listener from the darker side where reality eventually brings a greater education.

@VictorHugo-jv5co 7 лет назад

Thank you for being so clear and efficient in bringing answers for most of my questions!

@stevegong8359 7 лет назад

This is my first time make a comment on Gill's fantastic videos, and no any one missing, it's very helpful for me to improve my English vocabulary. I just sincerely express my appreciation to you.

@greysquirtle5144 3 года назад

Thank you very much for this video! I'm trying to write a fictional government that takes inspiration from the UK's set up. I barely understand my own country's politics, let alone the UK's, and your calm walkthrough helped little old me out.

@saeedbaloch2393 7 лет назад

hi Gill you're obviously an impeccable mentor in particular the way you explain these sort of stuffs with decent order it seems quite natural rather than usual this indispensable part is thought-provoking I appreciate your efforts

@wasimhajjo3924 4 года назад

Thank you nana! You helped me with my research, I like the way you talk in addition. Clear, calm, and confident! Keep it up ma'am 👍🏻

@asspartacus 4 года назад

This is the calmest English lesson I have ever had. Love ya.

@b.i4742 6 лет назад

We are studying about British constitution it will be a great help for me. Love all the way from Nagaland, India.

@RUDEBOYY2K80 2 года назад

Thank you very much. You are such a good teacher, so calm. You just filled in the gaps what I didn’t know about in politics. Thank you very much x

@luciabaturone9214 3 года назад

Thanks for your clear and calm explanation.I loved it. I wish you made another video with the update issues of the last few years and a lot have happened till them!

@pitiful_shoe3716 Год назад

Thank you, Ms. Gill! I (16) just moved to the UK, and this was extremely helpful for my Politics class.

@michellevigilo3964 2 года назад

Very helpful, thank you. I am a new British citizen and it's nice to learn a bit about the political system and elections. Thank you! This is wonderful

@davidkennedy8711 4 года назад

Thank you Ms.Gill watching from the United States and started to take an interest in UK politics

@StayPolishThinkEnglish 6 лет назад

one of the best classes along with the historical background of UK. Keep the bar high dear Gill !

@elenacattaneo1102 3 года назад

Dear Gill, thank you so much! I am an Italian teacher and I will show my students a part of this video. Hope to see you soon on new video!

@lara.3183 6 лет назад

You speak so slow and clear which makes it really easy for me to understand what you’re saying and it helps me a lot since I’m not a native speaker ^^ so thank you for your video

@sofiaportelli9545 5 лет назад

Thank you, Gill! You're amazing!

@jaredscofield3111 4 года назад

I'm in the US. Thanks for helping a foreigner understand where all these parties fit onto the political compass. I'm in a third party here but they are more or less ignored by US politics.

@biaohuang8657 5 лет назад

HI Gill, Thank you so much for your videos. This is my first glance at your channel and I finished watching this video. I've learned a lot from it and your ways of illustrating are so easy and enjoyable. Wish you the best!

@stephanebationo235 4 года назад

I have greatly apreciated this lesson. I had forgotten my lesson of British Civilization but this lesson helped me.

@gerardobombin228 4 года назад

Gill, thanks for the excellent, clear, and lovely explanation!

@Francis.Coppola 3 месяца назад

You're so excellent in explaining! Thanks Mrs Gill

@fabiolamonteiro4336 7 лет назад

This video was Wonderful idea ! Thank you!!!

@juanmanuelforbescanon7549 2 года назад

Thank you very much, Ms. Gill for this video. You explain it all in a simple way that help me understand it easily. You're great!!

@kenethbyayesu9407 5 лет назад

You are just a joy to watch and i can`t believe how good you are at your age. i am pretty sure now i understand UK politics and why it remained impossible for them to achieve and deliver Brexit they promised to their citizen.

@ulhrick 7 лет назад

I love this teacher.... is one of the best on youtube or maybe the best ... Many thanks. from Perú

@ritaenglish 6 лет назад

I agree with you

@dr.phil.szilviarad1076 6 лет назад

Hi Gill, it´s a great idea to interview people! it was very entertaining and at the same time very instructive! You are a very conscientious and friendly teacher to whom we can quickly build trust. That is fundamental in foreign language learning.Your student shows that you are doing a great job! I'm looking forward to the next video .... maybe about typical English foods? That would be very interesting! Greetings!

@carolinaserna1598 7 лет назад

Your English Channel help me so much with my classes , thank you teacher for all, many people visit you :) Bless wishes !!!

@1000io20x1000 7 лет назад

Hello, Gill. First, thank you for this video and the lesson it contains, especially a day like today in which the results of the general elections in the UK have been kwon. Thanks to your class, I have better understood what has happened and your electoral system. It seems that most people do not want a hard Brexit. Bets regards. I hope see you soon.

@era-xc8qv 7 лет назад

Wonderful lesson Gill, many thank you.

@emilebichelberger7590 4 года назад

Very nice video well explained, nice cheerful personality as well. Entertaining and educational to watch with no bias. Thank you.

@71LibraryGal 6 лет назад

Thanks for this precise yet understandable presentation! Perfect blend of facts without political jargon that can confuse people.

@dds67 Год назад

Admirable your way to teach. Thanks.

@maryamaben5799 6 лет назад

thank you so much dear Gill I like your teaching methode

@RyanKeane9 4 года назад

These are excellent videos. You are teaching me what my school didn’t. Thank you so much.

@srbhsngh796 4 года назад

You are an exceptional teacher,thanks for providing knowledge without being biased

@scottcrossett3475 4 года назад

Thanks Gill - keep teaching across this medium!

@soukhapangna 4 года назад

Thank you for your detailed and helpful explanation!

@Jim-si7wz 5 лет назад

Thank you for your excellent presentation.

@patriciamarcalain5137 4 года назад

Gil, you áre very good at teaching. I'm preparing the CPE and your clases help me a lot !!! Thanks!!!!

@thepalequeenkitty4595 2 года назад

Thank you for this! I am a citizen but only recently. Originally from the states and there are many things I need to learn. 🤓💜💜 Much appreciated.

@amandagiven4848 6 лет назад

Hi Gill. Thank you so much for this video, i am currently doing a social science course and this has just explained my democracy class for me

@infinitafenix3153 4 года назад

You are a great teacher madam, thanks for this very useful information.

@trinhleucphu3072 5 лет назад

Thanks, this video is really helpful, know I can do a presentation about the British government.

@107613cw 5 лет назад

This helped me so much! Thank you Gill!

@wenjack4929 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for video this lesson.Very useful.And i hope you can pick some subject about ecomic,medical,etc.Thanks again

@user-uf3nc6cd3h 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your exceptionally clear explanation.

@its.albert.510 5 лет назад

Thanks Ms. Gill!!

@raviolipaw9015 7 лет назад

I'd love to meet this amazing lady!

@juliomarcus 6 лет назад

So do I. I love her classes! :)

@aj1122ful 7 лет назад

Much appreciated lovely Ms. Gill

@habibaalhyane5362 5 лет назад

Thank you so much Mme you are an excellent speaker

@stepanzalizny11 5 лет назад

I am so surprised with the fact that I understand almost every word Gill says! I think that it's most probably because of her excellent pronunciation and her ability to say things in the most simple and clear way

@littlebird763 7 лет назад

Dear Gill, you should know that I love learning from your videos. They are so interesting, especially those about culture, politics, geography or etymology :) That is what makes you special :)

@Jurhid 3 года назад

Thank you very much! I had to do a presentation on the policital system of the UK for an exam.This helped me out. I´fm from the Netherlands so we don´t get much informtation about the UK in our schools.

@anthonymarter5410 Год назад

Helpful video to explain the basics. Many thanks.

@PAPAGENOGROUPCOLTD-zs2vl 5 лет назад

Thanks very much, Madam. Excellent lesson!

@jamesevans2702 5 лет назад

Thanks I’m a young and I love politics so I want to know who I would vote for in the elections. Great video👍

@TheBritishBarman 2 года назад

Thank you very much for a rare and detailed view on the British Political System. While my current Degree is in Networking, my own personal studies into politics have drawn a unique interest in the possibility of an Independent running for MP or even prime minister.

@mtsn 7 лет назад

Excellent video, with a very clear explanation of the mess... I mean... of the British political system!

@appuz37 7 лет назад

Hi Gill, thank you for you lessons, they are immensely helpful. Hope you are safe, with all the craziness happening in London- terrorist attacks and fire.

@andreiishybanov Год назад

Good to learn about politics in Great Britain. My wife, children and mother are there in Scotland.

@afreenzaman5750 5 лет назад

This video has been very informational and definitely brushed up my knowledge on the political systems in UK, so thank you very much :)

@rubelmiah1013 4 года назад

Hello

@romulus1878 5 лет назад

I don't usually sit through things like this but this good lady kept me watching. (Got a 100% on the linked quiz after.)

@marimar9999 4 года назад

Awesome general lesson. Thank you.

@zildaemanuel5001 Год назад

VERY INTERESTING INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT'S GREAT POLITICS LEARNING 🇬🇧

@dennislevin9973 4 года назад

Excellent! Thank You!

@abubakarisuleman1025 4 года назад

I really enjoy the lecture.I hope to see you for the nest lecture and is my prayer that may God grant you more yeas

@KC-fb8ql 4 года назад

Thank you very much from USA. This was very informative and enjoyable :)

@demonshaz 3 года назад

I am NOT interested in or even like politics but its something that needs to be understood if you live here

@samicheaitani5630 3 года назад

This was a wonderful video! Thank you so much

@lanachanel4190 4 года назад

This was such a great lesson, informative, but neutral thus very professional. In addition you're a very charming person. I even liked the repition of some important vocabulary, because the way you do that isn't annoying at all.

@wojtus_pogromca 5 лет назад

Thank you very much. I was doing a school project about UK and political oreder in UK. I am from Poland so it is very hard fom me to understand but thank you a lot

@jorgeluisarredondoazuaje2403 7 лет назад

Ms Gill you are great I'm not native speaker and I use US accent but i would like to learn thanks for all your videos

@skif072 7 лет назад

Dear Ms. Gill , I adore your lessons esp. your accent and manner ... thanks . Go on at the same style ....

@microphone1347 5 лет назад

Thank You, Mam. It was enlightening indeed.

@anjalijha6565 4 года назад

Really helped a lot in understanding. I am from India and was trying to prepare my topic about the comparative analysis of Indian political party system with Britain.THANkss ma'am .

@evy8228 6 лет назад

Perfect! Thank you

@starvingbuddha7622 4 года назад

Very informative. Slight right lean I would say. Illustrates how the right will try to keep divisions because it is easier to control. Labor unions (parties) represent the opposition. There are typically more of the lower class than the upper (middle class is eroding), so they keep the lower class arguing amongst themselves