Politics of the United Kingdom

The politics of the United Kingdom are based upon a unitary state and a constitutional monarchy. Its system of government (often known as the Westminster system) has been adopted by other countries, such as Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Jamaica.

Major issues in British national politics

Major issues in current British national politics, in descending order of voter concern (as of MORI poll April 2004), are:

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• Defence / Terrorism
• Race relations / immigration
• The NHS
• Education
• Law and order
• Pensions and benefits
• The state of the economy
• European integration and the single currency
• Housing and house prices
• Taxation

There are also specific regional issues, not listed above, for which, see below.

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