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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
What are the US midterms? A simple guide. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What are the US midterms? A simple guide
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
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Stephen Spaulding @stevespaulding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Exactly one month out from an election that will decide who controls the U.S. Senate -- the chamber every judicial nominee needs to clear -- Justice Alito confirms in a television interview that he is considering retirement from the high court. 1/
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Justice Alito confirms he is considering retirement
The conservative Supreme Court justice said in a CBS News interview that he’ll revisit the issue next year.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal with Scotland. Good for examples on asymmetric devolution. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal with Scotland
Rhun ap Iorwerth demands the UK government devolve policing, justice and welfare powers to Cardiff Bay.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Year 12, we’ve just been looking at whether the UK should further the use of referendums to enhance our representative democracy. How can we use this example to support or counter this view? Suffolk asylum referendums show people want help, says Badenoch. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Suffolk asylum referendums show people want help, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader supports calls for referendums of housing asylum seekers in Suffolk.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reforms. Make sure you update your Labour Party policies on welfare. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reforms
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Electoral reform and party policies - Labour Party Conference
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A really important news story for Politics students. How will this affect power-sharing and devolution in Northern Ireland? Parading, policing and power sharing collide amid Drumcree dispute www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Stormont future depends on Drumcree outcome
Divisions that had been dormant over Drumcree have flowed angrily again between Stormont parties.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Party policies Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ed Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Recommended to all politics students!
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Useful argument for party funding questions. Make sure you use the ongoing funding stories for your essays!
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
How has devolution protected the unity of the UK? Certainly worth a read for Component 2 Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Westminster coming to an end, say Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish leaders
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Is the UK in need of further devolution? Labour Mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5% www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This bill continues to be a useful example for our Parliament unit, particularly the role of the House of Lords Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new Commons vote www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new Commons vote
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Useful for democracy and participation - what reforms could be considered to increase voter participation? This is something we will look at shortly, Year 12.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Watch this story - a really useful example for questions on party funding
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Supreme Court, ideological balance and politicisation of the Court
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain. Year 13 - as final prep for Paper 3 is completed, think about how the Iran War has created risks and rewards for the President. Do we see an imperial or an imperilled presidency? What about Congress’ role? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump's Iran announcement may ease pressure but uncertainty lingers
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Assisted dying returns to Parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'. I said this was unlikely in lesson, but here we are… Great for powers of the Lords and Commons and the legislative process www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Assisted dying returns to Parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Good example of power of the purse for Congress. Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Senate advances funding bill after Republicans cut $1bn for White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Get this into your prep for Paper 3. Great for checks and balances, effectiveness of Congressional oversight and the powers of the President. US House delivers rebuke to Trump as it votes to halt Iran war www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
✍️ My take on why Britain’s two-party system has collapsed in the LSE British Politics blog 👇
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Great for PM and cabinet! Starmer knows his authority now depends on his cabinet who have come out to back him. Think about potential questions: evaluate the view that the prime minister is still subject to cabinet government… Add the election results and fallout to your plans!
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UK Parliament @ukparliament.parliament.uk · 12/05/2026
On Wednesday 13 May, the State Opening of Parliament will take place at the Palace of Westminster. We will be livestreaming the proceedings on UK Parliament YouTube.
Yeomen of the Guard stood in a line wearing red ceremonial outfits, someone in a dark suit is picking up a lit lantern in front of them.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Before paper 1, a really good update for party systems in the UK. Also keep an eye on Welsh and Scottish results. Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Electoral systems
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war Checks and balances, presidency, Congress and foreign policy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Constitutional and House of Lords Reform. Note that reports are due next year on further reforms, including retirement ages and participation requirements. Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hereditary peers' last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished
It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Great for the role of Select Committees in Parliament and other forms of scrutiny
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Speaker has granted a debate following calls from opposition and backbenchers. Great for our Parliament unit on effectiveness of scrutiny. Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Keir Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims
No 10 brands the move
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Great for PM topic and Labour's record in government. Plenty in there fore Parliament topic too.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isnt over. Really important example for powers and influence of the Lords over legislation and what the Commons could do but is unlikely to. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Trump tariff refunds begin but consumer likely to miss out. The Supreme Court came to declare Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs as unconstitutional - a useful example for Supreme Court's role in providing checks and balances www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Phones to be banned in schools in England under government plans. A good example for the impact of the Lords on the legislative process - this was an amendment introduced by Conservative peers. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Make sure you update your profiles on Keir Starmer for the PM unit. This is a real test of the PM’s power. Also worth remembering the role of Parliament and scrutiny - this came from a humble address motion Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.
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Steven T. Dennis @steventdennis.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
President Trump threatened to obliterate every power station and bridge in a country of 90 million people on Tuesday night in prime time and basically no one is bothering to even ask him how that is not a “war” that would require authorization from Congress under Article I of the Constitution.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Supreme Court questions birthright citizenship
Trump attended the oral arguments in person on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president that underscored the high stakes of the case.
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Nick George de Souza @nickgeorgedesouza.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Is it time to elect the House of Lords? Enjoy episode 220 of The A Level Politics Show! If you like it, subscribe to Plus Plus Plus - for £1.99 per month get the full back catalogue. Cancel anytime - deets in show notes. open.spotify.com/episode/21C2...
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Ep. 220 Should the House of Lords be elected?
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
A really useful article for looking at the role and powers of the House of Lords
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
The measure, passed largely along party lines, would halt US military action until approved by Congress.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
After looking at War Powers Act last week, Senate rejects war powers resolution limiting presidential action.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Committees in the US
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Constitutional reform and the House of Lords - we were wondering in today’s lesson where the removal of hereditary peers had go to…
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Useful read for influence of minor parties and party systems www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Green by-election victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Great quotes in Gorsuch’s judgement for checks and balances in US political system
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TBSHSPolitics @tbshspolitics.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Great synoptic example for oversight of presidency, power of the Supreme Court and Congress
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