Category Archives: British Government

Does The British Government Ever Shut Down?

Posted on December 31, 2018 by jasonloch

With the United States in the midst of yet another government shutdown, a number of readers have asked if this sort of thing ever happens in the United Kingdom. The short answer is, no, it doesn’t. In the Westminster system, … Continue reading →

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Will Theresa May’s Deal With The DUP Work?

Posted on June 10, 2017 by jasonloch

(UPDATE [6/12/17]: It looks like talk of a firm deal between the Tories and the DUP was premature. Downing Street now says that talks are still ongoing.) Theresa May will indeed be staying in Downing Street, for now at least. According … Continue reading →

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Margaret Thatcher’s Official Papers

Posted on June 5, 2016 by jasonloch

The Margaret Thatcher Foundation is doing something really cool: they’re publishing all of her official papers as they become available from The National Archives. As far as I’m aware, this is the first time that a head of government’s papers have been made available like … Continue reading →

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