Why UK Politics is WEIRD (Explained for Americans)

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[@duncanliath]

Go for it, Mike. America needs folk like you to get involved, improve things 👍

[@mozzyquodo5532]

I don't care if it's satire, I told you before Mike, come to UK and BRING IT! We'll aggressively buy you a beer or two and then Aggressively make you have a good time.

[@RNTV]

I'm all for it!

[@mozzyquodo5532]

@@RNTV Well when you're all ready for it, let us know because I'm sure you'll have fans all over the place happy to show you around and enjoy meeting you. Great vid once again you two!

[@CagedPaps]

@@RNTV If you make it to Scotland, make sure you pack your milk thistle - your liver will thank you.

[@jeffwhite-ri5th]

THE UK IS ANGLOPHOBIC THE GOVERNMENT COUNCILS POLICE ARE ALL CORRUPT THE ENGLISH RACE & CULTURE IS BEING DESTROYED MUSLIM VOTE RIGGING GOT LABOUR IN & MUSLIM MAYORS ALL OVER THE UK

[@vkdeen7570]

​@RNTV pfft, we'll see if ur still saying that when u don't wanna go home to the US!

[@vaudevillian7]

Definitely recommend checking out PMQs (Prime Minister's Questions) which happens every Wednesday

[@chrismackett9044]

‘I’m a master debater’. ‘This is right up your alley’. Have they been watching Carry On films?

[@mervinmannas7671]

I did wonder that

[@jameshumphreys9715]

They need to

[@themoderntemplar1567]

😂😂😂

[@jinhiro3]

Please listen to INZM by Number_i in Japan. They sing their own music and do not imitate anyone else. They are full of energy and once you see them, you will love them. A hyper band live version is also available. The ads are playing in Times Square, Taiwan, and other cities in the silage by Spotify.

[@MoodyMarco-vj3oe]

Ooo Matron!

[@petergordon4525]

Worst time ever to look at our Parliament, in the last few years especially. The quality of politicians is at an all time low, very few with any real work experience..don't get me started.

[@colrhodes377]

How many days do you give free gear Kier, before Rayner makes her move?

[@sliderdriver1]

Eery kiery the starmer charmers days are numbered! He wants all his "long term" solutions to be done by Xmas. He's a total 🤡

[@RandomShart]

​@@colrhodes377Rayner can't make a move, she's too busy on her free holidays. Even if she did, Kier would see her coming from a mile off with those free designer specs 😂

[@jeffwhite-ri5th]

THE UK IS ANGLOPHOBIC THE GOVERNMENT COUNCILS POLICE ARE ALL CORRUPT THE ENGLISH RACE & CULTURE IS BEING DESTROYED MUSLIM VOTE RIGGING GOT LABOUR IN & MUSLIM MAYORS ALL OVER THE UK

[@alfredkar]

Totally agree with Mike about interest in politics👍

[@Zabadda]

You can actually watch debates live from Parliment and watch direct questions to the Prime Minister on a weekly basis just online

[@lukewilson2558]

I hear you brother you're a strong representation to guide kids in preschool your energy is so positive I love it, I see your empath with, this morning, Holly and Phil 🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️✌️♥️

[@KevinPugh-hq8rc]

If you go to Canada and go and see their parliament debating chamber, it is identical to the house of commons. More or less :-)

[@craigalgorfa]

Peace and love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤

[@misterpwood]

Oh it's easy to reach out to an MP. Getting a reply is a different matter.

[@chrisbodum3621]

I have only contacted my MP on one occasion regarding a non payment of tax demand with bailiffs notice. I thought might be a scam so immediately contacted my MP just to check. It turned out to be genuine but sent to my address in error. The intervention lead to a bouquet of flowers being sent from the Inland Revenue with an apology. The day the flowers arrived was, by coincidence, exactly 6 months to the day since my Mum passed away and hours before I attended the cremation of a close friend Not the most important thing an MP has ever done, but how often do you hear about the taxman sending flowers out ?

[@kernow9324]

I worked in the House of Commons for many years and it's a very special place. During the big debates it really does feel like you are watching history being made. I was there when John Major was Prime Minister and then Tony Blair. You would not believe some of the things I witnessed (was sometimes a part of, haha) while the House was sitting, and in the many bars in Parliament afterwards. Now there's a book I should write! 🤔😀

[@jamesamos5229]

Hi Mike and Jess here's a few songs Justin Hayward forever autumn and the moody blues nights in white satin or Eric Bogle the band played waltzing Matilda or James blunt monsters the last 2 songs or very sad all my ❤ from England x

[@mozzyquodo5532]

Didn't even see your join button until I watched you on the pc instead of the phone, joined up, looking forward to more.

[@RNTV]

@@mozzyquodo5532 Thank you so much mozzy! I need to create some more emojes for members. Enjoy the ones you have now though friend

[@mozzyquodo5532]

@@RNTV Will do 😁👍

[@russellfrancis6294]

Looking forward to this.

[@kenhobbs8565]

My wife the PA to someone and their husband is the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords. I've spoken to him many times. He's an incredibly knowledgeable person, extremely nice, very aware of current issues and one of the hardest working people I know.

[@stuartcarden1371]

As a teenager I was a complete politics nerd. I lived for this stuff; read all the books and watched everything I could. I even went on to study this madness at university (for the UK and the US as well) - I'm 40 now and although I still keep up, politics has gone so batsh*t crazy over the last decade or so that I find myself hiding behind the couch whenever something related to politics comes on the TV or up in conversation. Essentially, I've gone in the exact opposite direction to Mike.

[@MikeSkinner63]

Please look for the concert for George from the Royal Albert Hall. A tribute to George Harrison organised and put together by Eric Clapton and Jeff lynne from ELO. While my guitar gently weeps. Count and name how many famous musicians are taking part! It's stunning.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

Including Dhani* Harrison, George's son, (*Dhani is pronounced 'Danny') who played acoustic guitar at that event.

[@MikeSkinner63]

​@@brigidsingleton1596I know

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@MikeSkinner63 I wasn't sure, I couldn't remember if he was there or at another event... (My comment was meant for Mike & Jess)

[@MarkmanOTW]

I've been fortunate to visit Parliament, witnessing historical aspects and events, as well as worked with the Government and it's ministers. I've also been lucky enough to have given a speech/talk at an event held within the House of Lords, and even had a meeting within 10 Downing Street. It's reassuring to know that we're lucky enough here in the UK to have such an institution (in spite of the imperfections) that underpins our society within the UK, and a privilege to have been in the midst and contributed in events in a small way. Like Mike, as I've aged I've appreciated and taken a greater interest as my life journey continues, learning so much more about the World first-hand and what I've observed. The counter-balance that's provided by the Lords, The Crown, the armed forces, the judiciary (laws) are all essential components to holding the House of Commons and the Government accountable, and ensuring the stability of our nation.

[@DUNFERMLINEBOY1]

Just 5 minutes in here and already with your enthusiasm and talking about our Relic House of Lords i HIGHLY RECOMMEND you watch the State Opening of Parliament because that is when the Lords are in their traditional and historic robes and when the Monarch currently comes to parliament and dressed in traditional Royal Attire to Open the new Session of Parliament! That will give you a REAL idea of the layout! BTW for state opening he still travels in an old horse coach from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)

[@russellfrancis6294]

Hey Mike, if you were a peer, that is a member of the House of Lords. You'd be known as. Lord (Last name). eg. Former Prime Minister David Cameron is now Lord Cameron. Check out the Two Ronnies: Jujitsu sketch. That's hilarious

[@drewmclean6058]

Most of the statements made should prefaced by ‘in a perfect world’. These statements are mostly less than true in practice.

[@gh8447]

3:46 The leader of the party (that wins a election) _usually_ becomes Prime Minister, but does not have to be. The party can select any MP from within the party to be PM. It's rare, but there is precendent.

[@sliderdriver1]

Masterdebator😂😂😂😂😂,,, up your alley... Thought you was going to say up your a** 😮😂😂😂😂😂. Mike for UK PM, Jess for secretary of state👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧,

[@stuartmcivor2276]

The actor Christopher Guest from the film This is Spinal Tap, amongst other things, is a member of the House of Lords - he inherited the title of Baron Hadon-Guest on the death of his father. His wife, Jamie-Lee Curtis, is entitled to be called Lady Hadon-Guest, but I believe she doesn't use the title.

[@nickydaniels1476]

I find it really interesting looking at the way each country campaigns. In the US you want to know what the different policies would look like, but in the UK we are far more interested in how these policies will work (especially on how the party intends to pay for the things that want to do) Also I'd love to see weekly accountability debates in the US. If you've never seen Prime Ministers Questions, you should watch it, even for 10 minutes. Im not sure it work

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Lord Mike & Lady Jess has a certain quality😂 Come to the UK and I'll make this happen. 😉

[@leslietelfer]

Hi Mike & Jess i sub about a month ago really enjoy all your reactions especially the Queen Live aid set I was 24 watching live aid concert on tv all day so you sent me down a Queen rabbit hole and found this Queen documentary on KZbin it's 54 minutes long not for a reaction but if you want to know more about Queen. The title is Queen documentary - from Bohemian Rhapsody (1975)to Freddie's last year's 1990's to 2010 and It's by pellefrank on KZbin

[@Georgeolddrones]

Don’t forget guys ELO live at Wembley London telephone lines brilliant👍🇬🇧

[@lokolad3541]

😂 What did you just say Jess❓️ 🤭

[@eddiec1961]

This was a fun reaction and we learned Mike is a ......debator lol, and politicians on both sides of the pond say they are here for us but actually help themselves

[@andrewhawkins6454]

Lord Mike has a certain ring to it. And Lady or Dame Jess would be a brilliant addition. LET'S AVE IT. 😂

[@splodge561]

You can't beat a mass debate.

[@chrishorsfield4893]

JESS: You are definately a master debater..... MIKE: What did you just call me? 😂😂😂😂 Brilliant... you two should be on stage🤣🤣🤣

[@RNTV]

Maybe someday 😂

[@WSSHW__1854]

Vote Mike! great idea for video guys, cheers!

[@sarahealey1780]

I find it so weird that in the US you vote for a president specifically and that you only have the choice of 2 is insane

[@RNTV]

We actually have more, but most do only focus on those two parties. Here's more info on it. "In U.S. presidential elections, while the two major political parties (Democrats and Republicans) dominate, voters typically have more than two choices. In addition to the candidates from these major parties, third-party candidates (e.g., from the Libertarian or Green Party) and independent candidates may also appear on the ballot, depending on state laws and ballot access requirements. So while many people focus on the two main candidates, there are often several other options available to voters."

[@alpey8487]

@@RNTV What’s worse is that once voted in they barely get questioned on anything and just do the odd speech, at least here we have prime ministers questions where they other party can question the pm every Tuesday live on tv. There’s some brilliant compilations on KZbin and worth a reaction as it can be hilarious to watch and you will get to see how the House of Commons works Edit: I jumped the gun it comes up in the video but definitely have a look at some of the videos either in your own time or for content

[@Trebor74]

Anyone can be president,as long as they've got enough money.

[@educationworld9699]

You have a similar system where your prime minister is chosen from only two parties: Labour or Conservative. These parties often don't allow the elected prime minister to complete their term. If a prime minister resigns, the parties can elect their own prime minister with the same mandate that you gave to someone else in the election. Nonetheless, UK citizens have other choices in Parliament. They can choose to give other parties seats. For example, a party might get 30 seats in one election, then 100 in the next, and then a simple majority in the following election but they don't do this. However, in the US, votes for other presidential candidates don't count, and your vote is wasted.

[@educatednumpty71]

Here's a little bit of useless information for you. Did you know that Jamie Lee-Curtis's husband Christopher Guest used to have a seat in the House of Lords? His actual title is, 5th Baron Haden-Guest, of Great Saling, in the County of Essex. This means when meeting Jamie Lee-Curtis you should officially refer to her as Lady Haden-Guest.

[@guyfaux3978]

Remember the show The Nanny? Charlie Shaughnessy, who played Mr. Sheffield, is also an hereditary peer.

[@Really-hx7rl]

Or you could just say "Hello beautiful' 😂

[@JohnJohnsonSonOfJohn]

Lol Mike the Master bater.. ohh sorry master debater 😂

[@truckingganes879]

Lord Mike & Lady jess awesome video although the uk is going down the drain right now not sure that you'd prob wanna come just yet but you two are really funny and i agree with the below comments also 😂😀😁👍🏻

[@MikeSmith-ye9ho]

You can also start a petition. If you get 10,000 votes. The government will respond to you if you get 100,000 votes it has to be debated in Parliament.

[@dgse83]

would happily give you a tour of London town if you're ever in the manor :)

[@francislaverty9262]

Good afternoon to you both. Just to clarify there is no democracy in British politics, during a National election you vote for a local MP (who represents the party you support). The party who gets the appropriate number of elected MPs is declared the winner and forms government. The local MP is meant to represent the needs and views of the population who elected them (constituents) BUT they very often vote against their own constituents and support their leader (the Prime Minister) as it helps their career. In parliament MPs are not permitted to use certain language (such as accuse someone of lying even when they are) otherwise the Speaker of the House banishes them from the house for a period meaning the MPs constituents have no representation in parliament, so electing a local MP is about fulfilling the wishes of the Prime Minister NOT the people who elected them

[@nbartlett6538]

Who hurt you?

[@BadgerUKvideo]

This system is a parliamentary democracy by way of proportional representation. I suspect the system you would think of as a "democracy" would be the classical Athenian model. Although, that wasn't really a "democracy" either. But point well made. The very fact an MP is beholden to their constituents and party means they will often vote poorly. I think removing the ability for constituents to vote on their MP's would greatly alleviate the problem. Most constituents don't know their arse from their elbow yet we expect them to vote on matters they will never put any effort into learning about. If one were to quiz randoms on the street about 5 major policies you'd get a mixture of rhetoric and blank stares.

[@martin-hall-northern-soul]

At least we've got the freedom of speech to voice our discontentment and scepticism. Perhaps the fact there's a significant tranche of sceptical folks is one of the markers of a democratic society.

[@RandomShart]

Whichever way they vote, they'll make some of their constituents happy and others unhappy. To say there's no democracy because your local MP doesn't vote exactly the way you personally want them to vote is a bit if an exaggeration, to put it mildly. Remember they are there to represent all of their constituents, regardless of who voted for them in the election. I do believe however that most of the voting public generally are voting for the least worst option, which is quite sad. I've never been inspired to vote for anyone because there is no vision or inspiration in modern politics.

[@martin-hall-northern-soul]

@@RandomShart Obviously it's your right to vote or not vote but personally I've never understood why anyone would be happy to be governed by an MP representing everyone else's views. Other people are voting and your life is impacted by laws you've literally had no say in. The influence of the individual voter may be neglible, but it's not zero. Individual votes form blocks of votes which certainly do direct policy. MP's may have a moral responsibility to represent all constituents, but what's the motivation to further the concerns of those who don't vote at all? An MP has enough on their plate appealing to voters. If you don't vote, how is anyone ever going find out you feel like there's no vision or inspiration in any of the options? We even have choices on the UK ballot papers for people who believe that i.e. Count Binface or your local independents :) Non voters = non factor.

[@michaeloates5804]

Best way to think about it is to imagine a cross between a clown show and a chimps tea party.

[@Swivel360]

The main difference between the US & the UK is that in the UK we vote for a party to rule for the 5 years of a parliament. So even if the Prime Minister resigns that will not necessarily trigger another election and the ruling party can just elect the next Prime Minister in, eg before the GE this year we have had 4 Prime Ministers since the last election who were voted in by MPs only and not the voting public

[@transponderful]

Master debater, ooer missus, cheeky.

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

Mike as you get older with kids, you will be interested in what world your children will live in. It's only natural. Mike for President 2032

[@ConnorEllisMusic]

This video must be from years ago. They said we vote in European Elections.

[@nzlemming]

Also remember, this video was produce, at arm's length, by the UK Parliament. It presents the ideal, not the reality.

[@DylanSargesson]

The House of Commons is sort of like the US House of Representatives. The country is split up into 650 constituencies (what you'd call Districts) and each elects one MP. The candidate who gets the most votes wins - but because we have more than 2 parties you can have the most votes while not having >1/2 of all the votes. At our most recent election (July 2024): 13 different Parties were elected to the House of Commons + 6 candidates who were Independent of any Party. After all the MPs are elected, whichever Party won the most gets to form the Government. Their Party Leader (who is elected by their public members) becomes the Prime Minister, and the other senior members of the Party become the Cabinet. If that Party has an absolute majority of all the MPs that's simple, if they don't have a majority they might need work with a other party to get that majority. The House of Lords is akin to the Senate as the Upper Chamber - except unlike the Senate it is much less powerful. The House of Lords doesn't decide the Government. Doesn't have a say on financial matters and can only ever delay legislation not completely block it. This is because the House of Lords is unelected. It is mostly made up of "Life Peers", people who have been chosen by the sit in the Chamber for their life because of their expertise in a certain field. There are also 92 members who are from the historic Noble families and 26 Bishops - this is a historic element which many people oppose. The current Government plans to abolish these Hereditary Peers some time soon. The King's Role is Ceremonial and Advisory. The Monarch must formally grant their assent to every Bill (like how the US President has to sign Bills) - but this assent has not been refused for over 300 years. A key difference between the UK and US Systems is that the Prime Minister and the Cabinet sit in Parliament, unlike the American ones which are separated. So Ministers have to be able to answer for their policies and achievements directly. Another big difference is we don't have set dates for the Election. Elections must happen at least every 5 years, but the Prime Minister can (and usually does) decide to call them earlier.

[@steddie4514]

After being on this planet for the last seventy years I think of politicians very much like car sales men and lawyers...totally untrustworty and utterly self seeking! 😐

[@FayeSless-di3jg]

Whoever you vote for, some damn politician always get in!

[@JoBrady-q8p]

The present occupier of 10 Downing Street is, hopefully, not going to be Prime Minister for much longer. Although I'm not sure any of the current Labour MPs will be any better than Starmer

[@billythedog-309]

@@JoBrady-q8p The right wing have really gone to town attacking the present government after less than 3 months and gloss over the previous 14 years of lies, out and out corruption and incompetence. Through their actions the population has grown more disillusioned about politics and l think this was a deliberate act by the Tories, who want voters to believe that all MPs are as grasping and cynical as they are.

[@barriehull7076]

@@JoBrady-q8p Others probably think the same about you, stones and glass houses come to mind.

[@Steve-nu4sv]

Mike you'd certainly cause a few ripples in the millpond if you joined the House of Lords😅 Not sure how you'd cope with the formal uniform. Silk knee length white stockings (hose) breeches trousers that end just below the kneecap. a frock coat and a shoulder length white shoulder length wig! The pay is £600 ($725) a day just for turning up. There are heavily subsidised bars and restaurants. The ceremonial fancy dress is only worn a few times a year!😅

[@brucewilliams4152]

The last monarch to make a law was Queen Anne and she died in 1714. Laws are made by parliament

[@sam-cb1yi]

I'm From England the only things they missed on that most of the M.P.'s are in it to make themself more wealthy. Write to your local council and see if you can get a answer at the time of this i have been waiting a month for a reply.

[@LadyMoonboy]

Would love to see you react to the European Union explained or a video about EU Praliament elections.😊

[@colrhodes377]

The older i get, the more political i become.

[@gmdhargreaves]

React to MP’s behaving badly, it’s a banger!❤❤❤😅😅😅😅

[@brigidsingleton1596]

Especially if it includes Dennis Skinner. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💜🇬🇧🤭🖖

[@gmdhargreaves]

@@brigidsingleton1596 I still stand by my words he is Dodgy Dave!!!!!!

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@gmdhargreaves Half of the Tories _are_ criminals /(dodgy?) Okay... ?! 🤔 Half of the Tories are _not_ criminals / (dodgy!) 👍😊🤭😊

[@MoodyMarco-vj3oe]

This is very idealised view on how it works. In reality, just like most countries these days I suspect, the majority of our politicians, of any party, are at best self-serving and at worst corrupt idiots.

[@happilyeggs4627]

Mass debates are good for the health of society. Everyone should partake. The world would be a better place if we mass debated together in large gatherings. Though sometimes mass debates can result in ejections due to huge eruptions Of course we would have to stand 6 feet away from each other due to covid and to avoid each others outbursts. Mass debating helped me come out of my shell.

[@grenvallion]

A student council really depends on what school you go to. It would have to be a prestigious private school. No kids in public schools will take any type of student council seriously.

[@nathan_hassen]

You need to watch funny or outrageous moments in parliament to see the difference between US and UK democracy

[@DUNFERMLINEBOY1]

That video expressed how Democracy was in the UK BEFORE the establishment of the Nations DEVOLVED Parliaments! SCOTLAND/WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND have their own parliaments and the Scottish Parliament has the right and does raise its own taxes! So crime, housing, transport, education etc comes under that Jurisdiction whereas the Westminster Parliament deal with reserve issues such as defence/foreign policy/some social security! Of course Westminster still deals with all of the above with regards to England

[@Arnaud58]

@16:45 Could it be that the design of the US political system makes it vulnerable to corruption? Too much power could be centralized in one person, the president. Isn't that a major reason (similar in many ways) that the king or queen changed their position into a ceremonial one? Transfer the real power to parliament? Not a fail proof guarantee, but certainly a huge improvement.👴🤷‍♂

[@Trebor74]

Seems a bit strange to have a president that wants a certain policy but can't bring it in because he doesn't have the power in the senate,Congress,or whatever. And what's with all the shutdowns over paying government employees?

[@nzlemming]

(Not a US citizen or resident BTW) It's not that too much power is invested in the President that is the problem. It's money. Too much power is invested by the lobbyists. If what happens with American legislators at federal, state, and county levels) happened anywhere else in the world, as blatantly as it does there, it would be called bribery and corruption and people would be going to jail. The power is in Parliament. The monarch has no power. All they do is spend public money on themselves and give Royal Assent to Acts of Parliament, and the last time assent was denied was 1708. It's totally ceremonial. The design of the system in the US *is* the problem, but it's not because of the separation of powers. It's because the only people who can prevent corruption are the people who are being corrupted (e.g. Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Senator Bob Menendez, and all the others). The design of three branches is a good one, and is followed in essence, if not precise form, by democracies around the world - executive, legislative and judicial branches. In the UK (and other Westminster-based systems) the PM and Cabinet, along with the Civil Service, are the executive branch; the Houses of Parliament are the legislative branch; the Supreme Court are the judicial branch (used to be the Privy Council, and still is for Commonwealth countries who have it in their constitutions). Since Citizens United ruled that corporations can give as much as they want to politicians, it's got a lot worse, but it was always pretty bad. Capitalism, raw and unfiltered has this effect. The UK has it's own corruption problems, but it's nowhere near as bad as the USA.

[@peterfhere9461]

Just a point. Every single person over the age of 18 who is eligible to vote MUST be registered on the country's electoral roll. This means everyone eligible has the right to vote in an election. You can't opt out of not being on the electoral roll, though of course you do have the right to not vote if you don't wish to. A form is sent directly to every household compelling the people in the household to complete the form and to be put onto the electoral roll.

[@guyfaux3978]

How about discussing "votes of confidence"?

[@Shoomer1988]

Hey friends, if you want more short, simple explanations of UK politics stuff, there's a great channel called TLDR News. There's a fun one I recommend as a follow-up to this called 'What are the UK’s Weirdest Political Traditions?" - it gets very weird.

[@educationworld9699]

The video is missing the fact that governments can make laws and do many things that people won't like, making parliament seem like the best thing in the world.

[@tonibaker3823]

when my husband of 46 years gets on my nerves i call him a master baker lol

[@stevencharalambous9199]

Hi lord Mike and Lady or baroness Jess .Parliament has lots of traditions form black Rod

[@lordprefab5534]

Westminster is the English parliament as the three remaining colonies with less than 17% of the seats have no say in anything which takes place there.

[@mervinmannas7671]

Firstly Jess so glad you have good diction 'master debater' could have got messy, pun intended. Our system is not perfect but the beauty is that the public can have a real say when they are passionate enough about a a subject. Two that come to mind was the change in Uk gun laws fater Dunblane and the law change for harsher sentances for those who kill front line workers after the death of a policeman.The campain was lead by his widow. Both of those changes were law within two years or less. The big difference between UK and US government is that unlike the US, private companies or business are not permitted to lobby Government to influence policey or laws. Where as in the US any proposed changes for say workers rights are often shouted down by those with the most money i.e. the corporations who want to keep their money. Not Joe Public who actually voted for the politicians in the first place. Here whether you are Labour or Conservative or other your vote can matter. In this last election so many people were annoyed with Richie Sunak and the Conservative Gov. as a whole the huge swing to Labour or other parties annihilated the Tories. That sort of swing would never happen in the US as areas are too entrenched with one of the two parties and the fact you only have TWO parties means little competition. Also one thing he didnt mention is our pre election campaining only is allowed for 6 weeks prior elections not 1 year plus.

[@Jamie_D]

I ignore campaigns, and focus on my own research instead, politicians too good at lying.

[@nzlemming]

When you see the Chamber of the House of Commons, you need to understand that there are 650 MPs, but not all of them can have a seat. There is only room for 427 bums on seats. The rest have to stand. This is like the House of Representatives only having room for 400 rep to be seated. It's insane. No other governing body in the world does this. But they won't build a new Chamber because tradition (and cost). It's insane.

[@geoffmelvin6012]

You really need to look athe differenc s between elections and electoral law between US/UK. I think you would find it eye opening.

[@brucewilliams4152]

I'm politics is far more complicated than USA

[@barrygentry5364]

Like Mike, I have been drawn into politics more and more as I age. We have too many political parties, especially left of centre parties (more caring of society and more inclusive of all people) and only one right of centre party (until recently, a party for the rich and wealthy and who don’t represent the poor). Sadly our First Past the Post voting system sees the right wing party (Conservatives) win most elections, simply because they have (until recently) taken all right of centre votes. The left of centre voters vote for one of the many left of centre parties, dividing the left of centre votes, allowing the right of centre party to win seats. Traditionally the UK voters are generally left of centre and at most elections the left of centre parties receive more votes than the Conservatives, but our system allows for the Conservatives to regularly win elections, despite the majority voting against them. It’s a messed up and unfair system that needs change. The House of Lords also needs reform as it has many people in it who have bribed their way in, although they will call the bribes made to the various MPs and political parties donations. Members of the House of Lords receive a tax free, daily payment of £332 ($445) for doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING but for just signing in. They can then use the highly subsidised (by the taxpayers) bars and restaurants. It’s a corrupt system.

[@kenarnavut2877]

I think you find 7:43 the UK invented most things definitely invented Democracy as we know it now,and remember they gave the world the English language as their first language.

[@martin-hall-northern-soul]

and we're famously understated too :)

[@brigidsingleton1596]

Didn't the Greeks have something to do with democracy?

[@kenarnavut2877]

@brigidsingleton1596 yes you are absolutely right the Greeks did invent democracy,Cleisthenes was the father of democracy.

[@paulhewitt4233]

At the start of this there was the word democracy used but the uk isn’t a democracy ! Yes we vote who is going to be prime minister but then we get dictated to for there five years in power ! The one time we had a referendum was over brexit which didn’t go the way they wanted it too which led to it taking years to actually implement

[@larryc9617]

Jess, calling your hubby a masterdebator probably not a good thing to call him especially if you say it fast lol

[@brigidsingleton1596]

It's the shorter term which is usually less acceptable though? ("W⚓"😅 )

[@john9508]

Politicians, from whatever country you are in but especially here in the UK, should be barred from being politicians. I think in most cases the commenters will have no time for any of the politicians who, it appears, are only in it for themselves.

[@michaelhollingworth1766]

House of commons is the most powerful entity in Parliament

[@jameshumphreys9715]

Labour or Conservatives needs 326 seats, if neither receive that, they can join another party to form a coalition or another party can give then supply and confidence. 2010 Conservatives and Lib Dem coalition 2017 Conservatives are short of a majority, DUP MP gives them supply and confidence.

[@jeffshive3147]

I might have recommended this before--if so, please forgive. But I urge you to check out Louis C.K., "Nosey Neighbor." [stand-up comedy]

[@matthewhenery4834]

Unchallenged underestimation...

[@mikethepanel2]

To be part of the house of lords at the moment makes you one of the most despised people in the uk right now

[@barriehull7076]

says you!

[@paulbromley6687]

Sorry mate we already have too many mass debaters in our parliament.

[@BrianMac2601]

I can probably guess the answer but do you wish florida could turn blue in November? I know it's very unlikely, but you could use to loose a few politicians in your state. I'm Scottish so no dog in the fight.

[@CmdrX3]

The house of Lords needs abolished, it's little more than a retirement home for ex politicians and has no real power. Members can simply show up, sign themselves in, then bugger off home again two minutes later and get almost the equivalent of a weekly wage in a day for the privilege. subsidised meals, expenses... the whole thing is a mess. It's a complete drain on public finances. Also, since Brexit, we no longer vote in European elections.

[@glaubercandidopita]

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[@davidhoward5392]

No written constitution in the UK

[@Goatcha_M]

When the Conservatives are in Power you can become a member of the House of Lords just by donating large sums of cash to the party. Just 200 thousand pounds can be enough.

[@margaretnicol3423]

Forget all that and just vote for Screaming Lord Sutch's Official Monster Raving Loony Party. When you can do that you can claim that the US is a democracy! 😀

[@margaretflounders8510]

That Party ended eon's ago!

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@margaretflounders8510 Lord Sutch passed away years ago but the party is still going. If you'd known that you'd have voted for them, wouldn't you? The point was that the UK has diversity whereas the US is only a two horse race.

[@FayeSless-di3jg]

Hereditary peers no longer exist. They were expelled from the House of Lords by the House of Lords Act 1999 - some were offered re-entry as life peers (peers for life but without the power to pass the peerage to their heirs).

[@nick_Hfc]

No there are still about 90 hereditary peers left in the House of Lords. I think the current Labour party want rid of these too. This was the deal struck in 1999.

[@FayeSless-di3jg]

@@nick_Hfc No longer hereditary is the point.

[@joealyjim3029]

@@FayeSless-di3jgtheyre still hereditary, theres just only 92 of them now. Hereditary peers who are also mickey mouse peers sit in the house by virtue of their mickey mouse peerages, but are not counted in the 92.

[@DylanSargesson]

They're called the "exempted Hereditary Peers". They are still in the House because they hold substantive hereditary noble titles. It's just that their right to sit in the House is subject to election (by the other nobles). The Government has introduced legislation to get rid of the Exempted Hereditary Peers from the House.

[@MariaGraca-sx9fe]

oi boa tarde porque vocês não estam mais seguindo o Grabriel ele está com trabalho novo em.espanhor abraço ❤❤

[@Dave.Thatcher1]

Parliament is currently infested with a bunch of R. soles!

[@Dave.Thatcher1]

PS......at this moment in time we don't appear to have a Democracy! We are gradually falling into the clutches of a Socialist Dictatorship under this new Government!

[@petermizon4344]

Democracy as well know it today, Greeks did the first version lol

[@peterhowells7309]

Greetings from Scotland! Government health warning - Looking at too much of this stuff can make your ears bleed, your eyes go to sleep and your senses reel! (Scottish Parliament is much the same though!) 😂😂

[@alexfletcher5192]

That unelected second chamber is looking like having a shake-up. It's a pity we can't do it at the top. I mean, we never have to worry about the next Head of State. Barring accidents we know exactly who it's going to be.

[@raystewart3648]

That is how it should work. In the real world is more screwed up, like taking bribes FREE stuff and ignoring the elderly and the people that voted them in. Guess that is how it is in every country, minus Switzerland which has an open door to elected salaries and spending.

[@johnhunter5724]

@RNTV watches video "the House of Lords sounds cool" @RNTV watches House of Lords coverage "cool, I needed a quick nap"

[@adhydhy6672]

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