The Politics Explainer Issue 3 - September 2026

This issue is broken down into three sections:

  • One Page Case Studies to give students concise explanations of recent examples and how they can use them in their A-Level Politics essays, perfect for teachers to print out.

  • Five Brilliant Features written by A-Level Politics teachers and students on topics from the future of devolution to the UK Supreme Court, as well as an interview with Tom Brake, CEO of pressure group Unlock Democracy. Massive thanks to Calum Setterington, Jacob Dunn, Finn Curtis, Paul Fairclough, Finley Brighton, Iris Attil and David Abbott for writing such excellent features.

  • Four One Page Exam Tips on how to structure A-Level Politics essays, write introductions and answer 12 markers, brilliantly put together by Geena Towns and Iris Attil to give students clear, visually engaging exam advice.

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The Politics Explainer Issue 2 - June 2026

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This June issue dives into Starmer's failures and recent resignation, unpacks the 2026 local and devolved elections, examines why the assisted dying bill fell short, and traces Edmund Burke's influence on conservatism. For incoming and current Year 12s, we've included introductions to A-Level politics, US and global politics, plus a key terminology bank and summer reading lists!

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The Politics Explainer Issue 1 - April 2026

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The first issue of our online A-Level Politics magazine written to support A-Level Politics students and teachers! This first issue includes interviews with Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, as well as articles on the implications of Reform UK's rise and Trump's imperial presidency. Let us know if you're a teacher and you found the magazine helpful/you would like to contribute!

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