Prime Ministerial Power: Events in 2022-23

Recent Events in UK Politics (February 2022 - February 2023)

In this course, Dr Andrew Blick explores and analyses key developments in UK Government and Politics throughout 2022 and the first month of 2023. In the first module, Dr Blick tackles the eventful year of three Prime Ministers and what this can tell us about Prime Ministerial power in the UK, before in the second module turning to the subject of standards, integrity and accountability, particularly as this relates to government ministers. In the third module, we explore some of the key recent developments in the debate over Scottish independence, before in the fourth module turning to the reignited debate over the House of Lords, and current Labour Party plans for reform. In the fifth module, we turn to the subject of industrial action and disruption in UK politics, before in the sixth module exploring the continuing political and diplomatic controversy over the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland. In the seventh module, we outline the continuing uncertainty surrounding the controversial Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, before finally, in the eighth lecture, rounding off with some comments on how the Labour Party under Keir Starmer adapted to “post-Brexit” politics in 2022. This course may be particularly useful for those looking to brush up on their knowledge of recent events in UK Government and Politics, as well as those looking for relevant and recent examples to use in exam essays.

Prime Ministerial Power: Events in 2022-23

In this module, Dr Andrew Blick outlines some of the key developments in UK Prime Ministerial power throughout 2022 and early (pre-February) 2023, focusing in particular on: (i) the resignation of Boris Johnson; (ii) what to make of Johnson’s stint as Prime Minister and ultimate loss of power; (iii) the Conservative leadership race in 2022 and Liz Truss’s short-lived premiership; (iv) Rishi Sunak’s first few months as Prime Minister.