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In Plain English Episodes

    Manifestos

    Why a manifesto is so important in the race to run the country.

    Hung parliaments and coalitions

    If voters can't decide, political parties have to find a way to work together.

    First Past the Post

    We explain what First Past the Post means and how the system works.

    Members of Parliament

    We explore how to become an MP and what they do.

    Opinion polling

    Explore what polling is and what role it plays in the run up to an election.

    Constituencies and boundaries

    We look at what makes a constituency and who decides the boundaries.

    Introducing ... In Plain English

    Explaining political jargon one term at a time.