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Boris Johnson will become the next UK prime minister, but what will his new job actually involve?
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What does the prime minister actually do?
Boris Johnson will become the next UK prime minister, but what will his new job actually involve?
Why we could have a September general election
Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election. How soon could it theoretically happen?
Why does NI still ban gay marriage and abortion?
Why do different rules apply in Northern Ireland when it comes to abortion and same-sex marriage?
Who would win if a general election were held now?
With the UK about to get a new prime minister, the prospect of an early election is not far-fetched.
How rent controls could change the way we live
A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are.
Who are Extinction Rebellion and what do they want?
The Extinction Rebellion group is holding climate protests across the UK.
What does Europe's top job involve?
The European Commission is a key EU body - what is it and who gets to be part of it?
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What does the prime minister actually do?
Boris Johnson will become the next UK prime minister, but what will his new job actually involve?
Why we could have a September general election
Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election. How soon could it theoretically happen?
Why does NI still ban gay marriage and abortion?
Why do different rules apply in Northern Ireland when it comes to abortion and same-sex marriage?
Who would win if a general election were held now?
With the UK about to get a new prime minister, the prospect of an early election is not far-fetched.
How rent controls could change the way we live
A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are.
Who are Extinction Rebellion and what do they want?
The Extinction Rebellion group is holding climate protests across the UK.
What does Europe's top job involve?
The European Commission is a key EU body - what is it and who gets to be part of it?
Why we could have a September general election
Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election. How soon could it theoretically happen?
Why does NI still ban gay marriage and abortion?
Why do different rules apply in Northern Ireland when it comes to abortion and same-sex marriage?
Who would win if a general election were held now?
With the UK about to get a new prime minister, the prospect of an early election is not far-fetched.