Past Prime Ministers Number 10. The British Monarchy. 20th Century Political Timeline. British political system. Back to home page click here Contents To understand fully any country's political system, one needs to understand something of its history.
This is especially true of the United Kingdom because its history has been very different from most other nations and, as a result, its political system is very different from most other nations too. Like its (unwritten) constitution, the British state evolved over time. We probably need to start in 1066 when William the Conqueror from Normandy invaded what we now call England, defeated the Anglo-Saxon King Harold and established a Norman dynasty. UK Politics. <div id="blq-no-js-banner"><p>For a better experience on your device, try our <a href=" site</a>.
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