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.

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  • @aamorcrofts2369
    @aamorcrofts23695 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Adaobieistyping

    5 жыл бұрын

    It should be compulsory in my opinion

  • @aamorcrofts2369

    @aamorcrofts2369

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @hanna4yearsago312

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aamor Crofts which political party would you vote for?

  • @hanna4yearsago312

    @hanna4yearsago312

    3 жыл бұрын

    TheRenaissanceman65 hahaha

  • @moniquevanhooreweder6456

    @moniquevanhooreweder6456

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful education system!

  • @Wh3atley
    @Wh3atley7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @omarsabir1210

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's annoying for people who just wanna learn

  • @TheLugiaSong

    @TheLugiaSong

    4 жыл бұрын

    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
    @PhoenixVert6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @NickSBailey

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Damo2690

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @clockfixer5049

    @clockfixer5049

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @victoriavic3126
    @victoriavic31267 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucaskalebef

    @lucaskalebef

    4 жыл бұрын

    BR é nóis

  • @akshaytonage

    @akshaytonage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @akshaytonage

    @akshaytonage

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am india

  • @HomoSiliconiens
    @HomoSiliconiens7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @thegamingknight8781

    6 жыл бұрын

    ok that's nice good'day

  • @CrackSmoker420

    @CrackSmoker420

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ye, no worries Kim, lad.

  • @prossiearinaitwe5719
    @prossiearinaitwe57193 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wendygalvez5907
    @wendygalvez59077 жыл бұрын

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

  • @najathemnrojh9783

    @najathemnrojh9783

    7 жыл бұрын

    you are right

  • @Olina01
    @Olina015 жыл бұрын

    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
    @peterclaver1245 жыл бұрын

    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
    @andreaseanez76457 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sarasanchezmalaver7241
    @sarasanchezmalaver72415 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @saeedbaloch2393
    @saeedbaloch23937 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mmmm-jx1ju
    @mmmm-jx1ju5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @lauraelizabeth7082
    @lauraelizabeth70823 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @stevegong8359
    @stevegong83597 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @hichamnouri2877
    @hichamnouri28776 жыл бұрын

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

  • @luciabaturone9214
    @luciabaturone92143 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @marcicleideferreira4224
    @marcicleideferreira42247 жыл бұрын

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

  • @aliciadeoliveira4187
    @aliciadeoliveira41873 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @wasimhajjo3924
    @wasimhajjo39244 жыл бұрын

    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 👍🏻

  • @RUDEBOYY2K80
    @RUDEBOYY2K802 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @asspartacus
    @asspartacus4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @NicolaSiliprandi70
    @NicolaSiliprandi707 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lara.3183
    @lara.31836 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @VictorHugo-jv5co
    @VictorHugo-jv5co7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michellevigilo3964
    @michellevigilo39642 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @pitiful_shoe3716
    @pitiful_shoe3716 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @davidkennedy8711
    @davidkennedy87114 жыл бұрын

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

  • @funway7300
    @funway73007 жыл бұрын

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

  • @greysquirtle5144
    @greysquirtle51443 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kenethbyayesu9407
    @kenethbyayesu94075 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @biaohuang8657
    @biaohuang86575 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @b.i4742
    @b.i47426 жыл бұрын

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

  • @StayPolishThinkEnglish
    @StayPolishThinkEnglish6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dr.phil.szilviarad1076
    @dr.phil.szilviarad10766 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @stephanebationo235
    @stephanebationo2355 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carolinaserna1598
    @carolinaserna15987 жыл бұрын

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

  • @juanmanuelforbescanon7549
    @juanmanuelforbescanon75492 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @drasticplasticaustin
    @drasticplasticaustin11 күн бұрын

    This is so nice, it's presented with a heart felt innocence with the intent of galvanising interest in an institution that is not unfairly being deluged with a torrent of cynicism. This introduction shields the listener from the darker side where reality eventually brings a greater education.

  • @srbhsngh796
    @srbhsngh7964 жыл бұрын

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

  • @1000io20x1000
    @1000io20x10007 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @RyanKeane9
    @RyanKeane94 жыл бұрын

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

  • @littlebird763
    @littlebird7637 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @elenacattaneo1102
    @elenacattaneo11023 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @71LibraryGal
    @71LibraryGal6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Francis.Coppola
    @Francis.Coppola3 ай бұрын

    You're so excellent in explaining! Thanks Mrs Gill

  • @jaredscofield3111
    @jaredscofield31114 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @thepalequeenkitty4595
    @thepalequeenkitty45952 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @anjalijha6565
    @anjalijha65654 жыл бұрын

    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 .

  • @emilebichelberger7590
    @emilebichelberger75904 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sofiaportelli9545
    @sofiaportelli95455 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Gill! You're amazing!

  • @Jurhid
    @Jurhid3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gerardobombin228
    @gerardobombin2284 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sntalu
    @sntalu Жыл бұрын

    The best English teacher I have ever seen

  • @amandagiven4848
    @amandagiven48486 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @patriciamarcalain5137
    @patriciamarcalain51374 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheBritishBarman
    @TheBritishBarman2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @romulus1878
    @romulus18785 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lanachanel4190
    @lanachanel41904 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @infinitafenix3153
    @infinitafenix31534 жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-uf3nc6cd3h
    @user-uf3nc6cd3h4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your exceptionally clear explanation.

  • @jamesevans2702
    @jamesevans27025 жыл бұрын

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

  • @maryamaben5799
    @maryamaben57997 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much dear Gill I like your teaching methode

  • @scottcrossett3475
    @scottcrossett34754 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gill - keep teaching across this medium!

  • @fabiolamonteiro4336
    @fabiolamonteiro43367 жыл бұрын

    This video was Wonderful idea ! Thank you!!!

  • @ulhrick
    @ulhrick7 жыл бұрын

    I love this teacher.... is one of the best on youtube or maybe the best ... Many thanks. from Perú

  • @ritaenglish

    @ritaenglish

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you

  • @dds67
    @dds67 Жыл бұрын

    Admirable your way to teach. Thanks.

  • @appuz37
    @appuz377 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @skif072
    @skif0727 жыл бұрын

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

  • @demonshaz
    @demonshaz3 жыл бұрын

    I am NOT interested in or even like politics but its something that needs to be understood if you live here

  • @jorgeluisarredondoazuaje2403
    @jorgeluisarredondoazuaje24037 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @wenjack4929
    @wenjack49297 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stepanzalizny11
    @stepanzalizny115 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @soukhapangna
    @soukhapangna4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your detailed and helpful explanation!

  • @janeleray132
    @janeleray1323 жыл бұрын

    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
    @wojtus_pogromca5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @habibaalhyane5362
    @habibaalhyane53625 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Mme you are an excellent speaker

  • @trinhleucphu3072
    @trinhleucphu30725 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carloscorrea2848
    @carloscorrea28487 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gill, good morning! I always find your clips very enjoyable and it's a good way of not losing the grasp of the language. There are certain topics that for us who make use of English as a 2nd language can be rather confusing. Those are the context use of bind/bide/abide/bound/be bound and the verbs to lie and to lay. Would you mind commenting or perhaps give us a lecture on that? Thank you!

  • @engvidGill

    @engvidGill

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestions, Carlos -- I've made a note and will see what I can do :-)

  • @era-xc8qv
    @era-xc8qv7 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful lesson Gill, many thank you.

  • @mtsn
    @mtsn7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @user-sd9fp1vf1y
    @user-sd9fp1vf1y6 жыл бұрын

    i did not watch the video yet because i am in a place where the network is so bad but i'm so excited to see it through the comments i think i will love you teacher

  • @afreenzaman5750
    @afreenzaman57505 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rubelmiah1013

    @rubelmiah1013

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello

  • @burieddreamer
    @burieddreamer Жыл бұрын

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

  • @gustavolastra101
    @gustavolastra1012 жыл бұрын

    The Best teacher ever! I love ver accent ,the way she explains and because she is Also very Nice and kind!

  • @Jim-si7wz
    @Jim-si7wz5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your excellent presentation.

  • @andreiishybanov
    @andreiishybanov Жыл бұрын

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

  • @SophiaMM480
    @SophiaMM4802 жыл бұрын

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

  • @starvingbuddha7622
    @starvingbuddha76224 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Slight right lean I would say. Illustrates how the right will try to keep divisions because it is easier to control. Labor unions (parties) represent the opposition. There are typically more of the lower class than the upper (middle class is eroding), so they keep the lower class arguing amongst themselves

  • @zildaemanuel5001
    @zildaemanuel5001 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @107613cw
    @107613cw6 жыл бұрын

    This helped me so much! Thank you Gill!

  • @its.albert.510
    @its.albert.5105 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ms. Gill!!

  • @abubakarisuleman1025
    @abubakarisuleman10254 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @loved2muchograzie899
    @loved2muchograzie8993 жыл бұрын

    Shes brilliant and so unbiased... she didnt even drop any names.

  • @michikonagasaki5565
    @michikonagasaki55657 жыл бұрын

    Dear,Ms.Gill Your lesson is very helpful for foreign people living in UK ike me. Also your talking speed is very comfortable for us♡

  • @MK-md8sk
    @MK-md8sk4 ай бұрын

    Perfect explanation. So highly appreciated

  • @KC-fb8ql
    @KC-fb8ql4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kerimemontanez855
    @kerimemontanez8554 жыл бұрын

    Thank God I found this!!!!!!! I need you write an essay about it.

  • @PalSaruon
    @PalSaruon2 жыл бұрын

    I had been leaned a lot from your teaching I appreciate you so much..

  • @samueltrusik3251
    @samueltrusik32512 жыл бұрын

    Thank you miss, it was very easy to understand, you spoke slowly, gestured and had a visible, written information to help. Thank you. PS: Do you agree with Brexit miss? I am from Slovakia(EU), so I am extremely against Brexit, but it would be interesting to hear a british Persons opinion.

  • @scifigeekshabby

    @scifigeekshabby

    4 ай бұрын

    I know your comment was 2 years ago, but many of us were not happy about brexit at all!