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Seeking UK policy evidence that views of voters (in percentage terms) should be extrapolated to represent, by assumption, the views of non-voters [closed]
I’ve been trying, and failing, to find any formal documentation — preferably official policies or similar from gov.uk — that state or set forth the principle that in something like a referendum or a ...
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How has the Scottish Government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic differed from that of the UK Government?
As healthcare is a devolved matter in the UK, the Scottish government is broadly responsible for the Scottish response to the pandemic, while the UK government is chiefly responsible for the response ...
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Why does the UK government write off student loan debt after 30 years?
In the UK, if you haven't paid back student loans within 30 years they are written off. Why would the government institute such a policy? As far as I can see, it results in most people not paying back ...
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Has the membership of SAGE during the COVID-19 pandemic been published?
SAGE is the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, a key body which advises the UK government on its approach to emergencies. Its membership is not fixed, the gov.uk website linked above states:
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What is the rationale behind delaying the imposition of more radical Covid-19 countermeasures?
On March 3rd, the UK government released a publication detailing its Coronavirus action plan, which contains the four-stage plan that will be implemented throughout the country, in all four devolved ...
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Why are UK Bank Holidays on Mondays?
Why are UK bank holidays always on a Monday except Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
I ask, because this year, May Day Bank Holiday is next week on Monday when there is a Friday between 1st ...
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UK Chequers and Facilitated Customs Arrangement
The statement released by the UK Government from Chequers on July 6th 2018 said that a “facilitated customs arrangement” would be implemented to enable tariffs to diverge between the UK and the EU.
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UK Chequers Statement and Trade Deals
The statement released on 6th July 2018 by the UK Government from Chequers stated that the intention was to maintain a common rulebook for all goods and agri-food.
Will this enable the UK to allow ...
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Are security staff of foreign ambassadors allowed to carry firearms in countries such as UK?
Let's consider the UK, where most police officers do not carry firearms.
Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) may only carry firearms when
authorised by an "appropriate authorising officer".
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How might you describe this political position?
There appears to be an "Oxbridge consensus" demonstrated by successive UK governments
This approach is characterised by an uncompromising laissez-faire approach in some policy areas (migration, ...
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Who came up with the "dementia tax" for the conservative manifesto?
The British Conservatives have lost their absolute majority in the 2017 snap election. One reason, it appears, is that older people got irritated because of the (what the opposition quickly branded as)...
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Where do the Green Party and NHA differ on NHS policy?
Both the British Green Party and the National Health Action (NHA) Party stand for an end to privatisation of health service provision and support services. The NHA is a single-issue party while the ...
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What are the political consequences of an official apology for a governement?
Tony Blair's hate of official apology impressed me a lot after reading these articles:
Tony Blair admits people are still 'very abusive' 10 years after he ...
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