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Our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.

What is a budget? How are general elections called? What does the cabinet secretary do?  

From topical explanations of cabinet reshuffles or new legislation to the details of parliamentary process or important government institutions, our explainers are easily digestible short-reads.

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13 FEB 2019 Explainer

Withdrawal Agreement Act

The UK needs the Withdrawal Agreement Act to implement its Withdrawal Agreement with the EU.

18 JAN 2019 Interview

Carwyn Jones

Carwyn Jones reflects on leading minority and coalition governments in Wales and dealing with of Brexit and its impact on the constitution.

15 JAN 2019 Explainer

Motions

What does it mean to ‘table a motion’ in parliament?

10 JAN 2019 Explainer

Speaker of the House of Commons

The Speaker of the House of Commons occupies a pivotal role in shaping how Parliament debates issues and passes legislation.

17 DEC 2018 Explainer

Indicative votes on Brexit

Indicative votes are votes by MPs on a series of non-binding resolutions. We explain why the government allowed MPs indicative votes on Brexit.