The Politics of Parliamentary Reform

The Politics of Parliamentary Reform

Author: UCL Political Science January 30, 2025 Duration: 34:03
This week we’re looking at the politics of parliamentary reform. Parliament is the central institution of UK democracy yet often it appears subordinate to government. Why does that matter? How did it come about? And are there any lessons for the possibility of reform in the future?

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