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Explore external resources for readers who want to understand the UK Parliament, government and politics in more depth.
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This page brings together a range of external resources for readers who want to go beyond Project Open Gov and explore Parliament, government and politics in more detail.
The links included here are intended to help readers navigate that wider landscape more easily. They include official information, educational resources, journalism and discussion-based material.
Project Open Gov does not endorse particular editorial viewpoints. Readers should consider a range of sources, use official records where appropriate, and form their own views.
Civic education and institutions
These organisations and resources can help readers understand how Parliament, government, elections and the constitution work.
- UK Parliament Education / Learning Parliament
Free public learning resources on Parliament and democracy. - Electoral Commission
Official information on voting and elections. - Hansard Society
Resources on Parliament and parliamentary democracy.
- House of Commons Library
Impartial research and information from within Parliament. - Institute for Government
Clear explainers on government and the constitution. - UCL – Constitution Unit
Explanatory resources on constitutional issues.
Political parties in the House of Commons
Links to the websites of political parties currently represented in the House of Commons are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement by Project Open Gov.
- Labour Party
Official website of the Labour Party. - Conservative Party
Official website of the Conservative Party. - Liberal Democrats
Official website of the Liberal Democrats. - Scottish National Party
Official website of the Scottish National Party - Reform UK
Official website of Reform UK. - Green Party
Official website of the Green Party of England and Wales.
- Plaid Cymru
Official website of Plaid Cymru. - Sinn Féin
Official website of Sinn Féin. - Democratic Unionist Party
Official website of the Democratic Unionist Party. - Social Democratic and Labour Party
Official website of the SDLP. - Alliance Party
Official website of the Alliance Party. - Ulster Unionist Party
Official website of the Ulster Unionist Party.
News and public affairs
Readers may also wish to explore a range of news and public affairs websites for broader reporting, commentary and analysis.
- Sky News Politics
Rolling political coverage and live reporting. - ITV News Politics
Mainstream political reporting and current affairs coverage - Reuters UK
Straightforward reporting on UK developments.
- Financial Times – UK Politics
Politics, policy and government reporting with a strong policy angle. - PoliticsHome
Specialist reporting from Westminster and Whitehall. - New Statesman
Political journalism, commentary and long-form analysis.
Podcasts, radio and video
Some readers may prefer to follow politics and public affairs through podcasts, radio and video programmes.
- The News Agents
Daily news and politics podcast. - Newscast
Daily news podcast with regular political coverage. - Parliament Matters
Podcast focused on how Parliament works.
- Politics Weekly UK
Guardian podcast on politics and current affairs. - Westminster Hour
Weekly BBC Radio 4 political discussion programme. - UK Parliament YouTube
Official video channel for parliamentary content.
A note for readers
This page may develop as the site grows. Links may be added, removed or reorganised over time.