What are the political parties in the UK?
The UK has many political parties, some of which are represented in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Below are links to the websites of the political parties whose representatives were successful in elections to the House of Commons at the 2017 General Election: Conservative Party. Co-operative Party.
What is the political system in the UK?
The British political system is a two party system. Since the 1920s, the two dominant parties have been the Conservative Party and the Labour Party. Before the Labour Party rose in British politics, the Liberal Party was the other major political party, along with the Conservatives.
Who has executive power in the UK?
Executive power is exercised by the British government, on behalf of and by the consent of the monarch, and the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.