Politics of the United Kingdom

The politics of the United Kingdom centers on a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy. The UK Parliament, consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, makes laws and oversees government actions. The Prime Minister, the head of government, leads the elected party that holds the most seats in the House of Commons. The monarch is a symbolic head of state. Political power is influenced by Parties like the Conservatives, Labour, and others. The UK also manages devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, each with some regional authority, balancing national unity with regional interests.