Butler's British Political Facts

Provides the most comprehensive reference work for British political facts Continues the legacy of Sir David Butler's prestigious series of British Political Facts Covers British political history from 1900 right up to the latest election and referendum results

Provides the most comprehensive reference work for British political facts Continues the legacy of Sir David Butler's prestigious series of British Political Facts Covers British political history from 1900 right up to the latest election and referendum results

Autorentext

Roger Mortimore is Professor of Public Opinion and Political Analysis, King's College London, UK. He is also Director of Political Analysis at the research company Ipsos MORI.

Andrew Blick is Director of History & Policy and Lecturer in Politics and Contemporary History, King's College London, UK.

Inhalt

1. Governments.- 2. Civil service.- 3. Parties.- 4. Parliament.- 5. Parliamentary elections.- 6. Referendums.- 7. Constitution and rights.- 8. Social conditions.- 9. Justice and law enforcement.- 10. Investigation and regulation.- 11. Interest groups, pressure groups, etc.- 12. Religion.- 13. The economy and public finance.- 14. The public sector.- 15. Armed forces and defence.- 16. The media.- 17. Local government.- 18. Devolution.- 19. International affairs.- 20. Political allusions.