Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading

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Chapters:

Think tanks: how do they operate and why are they controversial?

Rights in context: do we need a British Bill of Rights?

Political parties: are the Liberal Democrats re-emerging as a political force?

Devolved and divided? The causes and consequences of Northern Ireland's election

The constitution: is the UK’s uncodified constitution working?

Parliament and the prime minister: did parliament contribute to a prime minister’s demise?

Prime minister and executive (1): Boris Johnson

Prime minister and executive (2): Liz Truss

Prime minister and executive (3): Rishi Sunak

The Supreme Court: the impact of legislative reform and Lord Reed’s presidency