Learn about the UK political system & elections

In this lesson I will explain a little about how the UK political system works, and introduce you to some of the vocabulary. You'll learn about the major parties, local councils, constituencies, and more. So, welcome to the unpredictable world of UK politics! This is a great lesson to help you understand the news, even if you don't live in the UK. Listening to British news is a great way to practise your English, and understanding what they are talking about will really help! When I made this video in early 2017, I thought that the next UK General Election would not happen until 2020 -- how wrong I was! So here is the video, just a few days ahead of a surprise General Election in June 2017.

[@aamorcrofts2369]

I’m so thankful for this, I’m sixteen so I will be able to vote in two years, but schools seem to forget that we need to learn politics. Most people my age have no clue on politics. This should be shown in all schools!

[@Adaobieistyping]

It should be compulsory in my opinion

[@aamorcrofts2369]

TheRenaissanceman65 thank you for taking the time to do that! I wrote the comment a year ago so I’m now settled in what party I will vote for, and their manifestos. I took most of the year to study up on politics, but I do believe it should be taught in schools so more young people feel educated enough to vote. But thank you! Whenever someone asks me what they should learn I will send them this bc you said it in such an easy way to understand

[@hanna4yearsago312]

Aamor Crofts which political party would you vote for?

[@hanna4yearsago312]

TheRenaissanceman65 hahaha

[@moniquevanhooreweder6456]

What a wonderful education system!

[@Wh3atley]

She remained exceptionally neutral, I appreciate that very much Unlike many other educators who put a slant on things according to the ideology they've fallen victim to So kudos for not doing that

[@omarsabir1210]

Yeah it's annoying for people who just wanna learn

[@TheLugiaSong]

Right! I'm always hesitant learning about politics because sometimes it's hard to identify if a source is neutral or not(even slightly, some people use biased words or phrasing). Even if they're supporting the views I do, I still don't want someone else influencing my views, just informing.

[@PhoenixVert]

Thank you for being so unbiased. It's so much easier to generate your own opinions when you're not being fed bias information.

[@NickSBailey]

Mostly good though a little bias did creep in. It's true the conservatives are struggling to get policies through but it's largely down to divisions in their own party and not so much their small majority and other parties scuppering them. Also, Labour currently campaign from a platform highlighting the increasing wealth gap and that certainly isn't old-fashioned and is very much a current issue. None of this is the teacher's fault she did very well to keep bias out this is down to available information.

[@Damo2690]

People pretending the Lib Dems are bigger than the SNP piss me off

[@clockfixer5049]

@@NickSBailey last thing I heard is that the UK has officially passed a law prohibiting any kind of critique of capitalism. How's that for bias, lol

[@HomoSiliconiens]

Dear Ms. Gill, Thank you very much. For English learners like me, who are from different part of the world, it would be highly beneficial for us to learn English as well as UK's historical/social/cultural/political system. In this sense, this video is higly informative.

[@thegamingknight8781]

ok that's nice good'day

[@CrackSmoker420]

Ye, no worries Kim, lad.

[@victoriavic3126]

DEAR LORD... YOU'RE THE BEST TEACHER, AND THE CUTEST TOO! I'M FROM BRAZIL, AND LOVE YOUR CLASSES!

[@lucaskalebef]

BR é nóis

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Hi

[@akshaytonage]

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[@wendygalvez5907]

Thank you dear Gill. You have an amazing way to teach.

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you are right

[@prossiearinaitwe5719]

I like the way she brings out her tough facts in a calm way.

[@mmmm-jx1ju]

i'm from Algeria and now i live here in the UK but may English still developing i just rely like you and i want to meet you because you relay help me and i always learning with you thank you Gill

[@Olina01]

When I saw this beautiful old lady standing next to the board ... I was really underestimating this video (with all the use of technology in videos now days)... But she is just what I needed! Very well structured, good pace, simple... Thank you!

[@peterclaver124]

I'm a passionate about the UK and everything related to this beautiful Land and I'm glad of this video, it helps me a lot to learn better how the British parliament works! Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

[@andreaseanez7645]

Given the Brexit situation, I have been interested in British politics and this was perfectly explained! thank you!!!

[@luciabaturone9214]

Thanks for your clear and calm explanation.I loved it. I wish you made another video with the update issues of the last few years and a lot have happened till them!

[@lauraelizabeth7082]

I love this video! You should do more on political system, I'm in the United States studying the UK Political System! I grasped understanding so well from you! Thank you!

[@marcicleideferreira4224]

You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you so much!!!

[@sarasanchezmalaver7241]

You have such an ability to explain and to teach! It’s amazing! Thank you so much for your videos because they are very helpful when it comes to practicing English, specially when you are not a native speaker. Your accent trains hearing skill so much, and the topics are interesting and useful; of course, the way you explain and develop them is just as great. Thank you!

[@RUDEBOYY2K80]

Thank you very much. You are such a good teacher, so calm. You just filled in the gaps what I didn’t know about in politics. Thank you very much x

[@wasimhajjo3924]

Thank you nana! You helped me with my research, I like the way you talk in addition. Clear, calm, and confident! Keep it up ma'am 👍🏻

[@michellevigilo3964]

Very helpful, thank you. I am a new British citizen and it's nice to learn a bit about the political system and elections. Thank you! This is wonderful

[@aliciadeoliveira4187]

Thank you to share this video with us, I'm a French student in College who study the AngloSaxon world. It helped me to understand more than I expected the English parliament, it would be a part of my success if I don't fail my exams.

[@VictorHugo-jv5co]

Thank you for being so clear and efficient in bringing answers for most of my questions!

[@pitiful_shoe3716]

Thank you, Ms. Gill! I (16) just moved to the UK, and this was extremely helpful for my Politics class.

[@saeedbaloch2393]

hi Gill you're obviously an impeccable mentor in particular the way you explain these sort of stuffs with decent order it seems quite natural rather than usual this indispensable part is thought-provoking I appreciate your efforts

[@NicolaSiliprandi70]

Thank you Gill, it's always a pleasure to see your interesting and clear lessons

[@hichamnouri2877]

Your English Channel helps me so much with my classes. Thank you, dear Gill. You have an amazing way to teach.

[@biaohuang8657]

HI Gill, Thank you so much for your videos. This is my first glance at your channel and I finished watching this video. I've learned a lot from it and your ways of illustrating are so easy and enjoyable. Wish you the best!

[@davidkennedy8711]

Thank you Ms.Gill watching from the United States and started to take an interest in UK politics

[@stevegong8359]

This is my first time make a comment on Gill's fantastic videos, and no any one missing, it's very helpful for me to improve my English vocabulary. I just sincerely express my appreciation to you.

[@elenacattaneo1102]

Dear Gill, thank you so much! I am an Italian teacher and I will show my students a part of this video. Hope to see you soon on new video!

[@funway7300]

I'm Sri lankan and now I'm living in UK This lesson interesting!!!!!!!

[@greysquirtle5144]

Thank you very much for this video! I'm trying to write a fictional government that takes inspiration from the UK's set up. I barely understand my own country's politics, let alone the UK's, and your calm walkthrough helped little old me out.

[@asspartacus]

This is the calmest English lesson I have ever had. Love ya.

[@sofiaportelli9545]

Thank you, Gill! You're amazing!

[@StayPolishThinkEnglish]

one of the best classes along with the historical background of UK. Keep the bar high dear Gill !

[@kenethbyayesu9407]

You are just a joy to watch and i can`t believe how good you are at your age. i am pretty sure now i understand UK politics and why it remained impossible for them to achieve and deliver Brexit they promised to their citizen.

[@juanmanuelforbescanon7549]

Thank you very much, Ms. Gill for this video. You explain it all in a simple way that help me understand it easily. You're great!!

[@1000io20x1000]

Hello, Gill. First, thank you for this video and the lesson it contains, especially a day like today in which the results of the general elections in the UK have been kwon. Thanks to your class, I have better understood what has happened and your electoral system. It seems that most people do not want a hard Brexit. Bets regards. I hope see you soon.

[@lara.3183]

You speak so slow and clear which makes it really easy for me to understand what you’re saying and it helps me a lot since I’m not a native speaker ^^ so thank you for your video

[@b.i4742]

We are studying about British constitution it will be a great help for me. Love all the way from Nagaland, India.

[@dr.phil.szilviarad1076]

Hi Gill, it´s a great idea to interview people! it was very entertaining and at the same time very instructive! You are a very conscientious and friendly teacher to whom we can quickly build trust. That is fundamental in foreign language learning.Your student shows that you are doing a great job! I'm looking forward to the next video .... maybe about typical English foods? That would be very interesting! Greetings!

[@gerardobombin228]

Gill, thanks for the excellent, clear, and lovely explanation!

[@Francis.Coppola]

You're so excellent in explaining! Thanks Mrs Gill

[@emilebichelberger7590]

Very nice video well explained, nice cheerful personality as well. Entertaining and educational to watch with no bias. Thank you.

[@stephanebationo235]

I have greatly apreciated this lesson. I had forgotten my lesson of British Civilization but this lesson helped me.

[@71LibraryGal]

Thanks for this precise yet understandable presentation! Perfect blend of facts without political jargon that can confuse people.

[@srbhsngh796]

You are an exceptional teacher,thanks for providing knowledge without being biased

[@carolinaserna1598]

Your English Channel help me so much with my classes , thank you teacher for all, many people visit you :) Bless wishes !!!

[@amandagiven4848]

Hi Gill. Thank you so much for this video, i am currently doing a social science course and this has just explained my democracy class for me

[@zildaemanuel5001]

VERY INTERESTING INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT'S GREAT POLITICS LEARNING 🇬🇧

[@fabiolamonteiro4336]

This video was Wonderful idea ! Thank you!!!

[@Jurhid]

Thank you very much! I had to do a presentation on the policital system of the UK for an exam.This helped me out. I´fm from the Netherlands so we don´t get much informtation about the UK in our schools.

[@trinhleucphu3072]

Thanks, this video is really helpful, know I can do a presentation about the British government.

[@soukhapangna]

Thank you for your detailed and helpful explanation!

[@wenjack4929]

Thank you so much for video this lesson.Very useful.And i hope you can pick some subject about ecomic,medical,etc.Thanks again

[@thepalequeenkitty4595]

Thank you for this! I am a citizen but only recently. Originally from the states and there are many things I need to learn. 🤓💜💜 Much appreciated.

[@maryamaben5799]

thank you so much dear Gill I like your teaching methode

[@Jim-si7wz]

Thank you for your excellent presentation.

[@RyanKeane9]

These are excellent videos. You are teaching me what my school didn’t. Thank you so much.

[@user-uf3nc6cd3h]

Thank you so much for your exceptionally clear explanation.

[@scottcrossett3475]

Thanks Gill - keep teaching across this medium!

[@infinitafenix3153]

You are a great teacher madam, thanks for this very useful information.

[@habibaalhyane5362]

Thank you so much Mme you are an excellent speaker

[@patriciamarcalain5137]

Gil, you áre very good at teaching. I'm preparing the CPE and your clases help me a lot !!! Thanks!!!!

[@allisonrowley661]

Thanks Ms. Gill!!

[@dds67]

Admirable your way to teach. Thanks.

[@aj1122ful]

Much appreciated lovely Ms. Gill

[@era-xc8qv]

Wonderful lesson Gill, many thank you.

[@107613cw]

This helped me so much! Thank you Gill!

[@burieddreamer]

That's a lovely video. I will forward to people who have doubts about our political system.

[@anjalijha6565]

Really helped a lot in understanding. I am from India and was trying to prepare my topic about the comparative analysis of Indian political party system with Britain.THANkss ma'am .

[@janeleray132]

Extremely well explained and interesting. This should be taught in schools...but then knowledge gives people power , so perhaps this is why it isn’t. Thankyou very much for sharing .

[@wojtus_pogromca]

Thank you very much. I was doing a school project about UK and political oreder in UK. I am from Poland so it is very hard fom me to understand but thank you a lot

[@TheBritishBarman]

Thank you very much for a rare and detailed view on the British Political System. While my current Degree is in Networking, my own personal studies into politics have drawn a unique interest in the possibility of an Independent running for MP or even prime minister.

[@jaredscofield3111]

I'm in the US. Thanks for helping a foreigner understand where all these parties fit onto the political compass. I'm in a third party here but they are more or less ignored by US politics.

[@jamesevans2702]

Thanks I’m a young and I love politics so I want to know who I would vote for in the elections. Great video👍

[@romulus1878]

I don't usually sit through things like this but this good lady kept me watching. (Got a 100% on the linked quiz after.)

[@mtsn]

Excellent video, with a very clear explanation of the mess... I mean... of the British political system!

[@abubakarisuleman1025]

I really enjoy the lecture.I hope to see you for the nest lecture and is my prayer that may God grant you more yeas

[@lanachanel4190]

This was such a great lesson, informative, but neutral thus very professional. In addition you're a very charming person. I even liked the repition of some important vocabulary, because the way you do that isn't annoying at all.

[@littlebird763]

Dear Gill, you should know that I love learning from your videos. They are so interesting, especially those about culture, politics, geography or etymology :) That is what makes you special :)

[@skif072]

Dear Ms. Gill , I adore your lessons esp. your accent and manner ... thanks . Go on at the same style ....

[@jorgeluisarredondoazuaje2403]

Ms Gill you are great I'm not native speaker and I use US accent but i would like to learn thanks for all your videos

[@appuz37]

Hi Gill, thank you for you lessons, they are immensely helpful. Hope you are safe, with all the craziness happening in London- terrorist attacks and fire.

[@user-zh6cn2iw5e]

感谢老师细致认真的讲解。👏

[@andreiishybanov]

Good to learn about politics in Great Britain. My wife, children and mother are there in Scotland.

[@KC-fb8ql]

Thank you very much from USA. This was very informative and enjoyable :)

[@marimar9999]

Awesome general lesson. Thank you.

[@MK-md8sk]

Perfect explanation. So highly appreciated

[@anthonymarter5410]

Helpful video to explain the basics. Many thanks.

[@PAPAGENOGROUPCOLTD-zs2vl]

Thanks very much, Madam. Excellent lesson!

[@evy8228]

Perfect! Thank you

[@microphone1347]

Thank You, Mam. It was enlightening indeed.

[@_francaisconnecte]

Thank you very much for the lesson.

[@SophiaMM480]

Great video so helpful, thank you Gill. Also some ASMR vibes coming through which is lovely 😂

[@samicheaitani5630]

This was a wonderful video! Thank you so much

[@nikkijohnston7547]

Brilliantly delivered

[@Krishna-nu8nv]

Thank you Gill..Hope you're hale and hearty.. :) I'd love it if your videos are more frequent.. :) There's an aura of calm and class about you..

[@stepanzalizny11]

I am so surprised with the fact that I understand almost every word Gill says! I think that it's most probably because of her excellent pronunciation and her ability to say things in the most simple and clear way

[@user-um6og6yk5g]

Thanks.this Explanations very interested for me. Because I won't learn more history of UK. so that Thank you very Match

[@afreenzaman5750]

This video has been very informational and definitely brushed up my knowledge on the political systems in UK, so thank you very much :)

[@rubelmiah1013]

Hello

[@bernarddesilva822]

very intersting topic.thank you so much.