Resources
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Download a range of free PDF explainers here.
How Candidates Are Selected
The Hidden Process Behind Who Appears on the Ballot Paper
How Political Parties Really Work
Members, Candidates and Local Campaigns Explained
Party Politics vs Independent Politics
What Voters Should Know Before Choosing a Candidate
Local Government
4 resources
Cabinet, Scrutiny and Full Council
Who Actually Makes Decisions Locally?
Different Types of Council
The Differences Between County, Borough, Town and Parish Councils
How Local Government Really Works
Councils, Councillors and Local Decisions Explained
How to Influence Your Council
A Practical Guide for Residents and Community Groups
National Government
3 resources
Democracy Without the Jargon
20 Political Terms Every Citizen Should Understand
How Government Decisions Are Made
From Manifesto Promise to Public Policy
How Parliament Really Works
A Plain English Guide to MPs, Laws and Debates
How to Object to a Planning Application Properly
What Counts and What Does Not
Local Plans Explained
How Councils Decide Where Homes, Roads and Development Go
Planning Decisions Explained
What Happens When a Planning Application Is Submitted