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An introduction to Parliament
A short animation that introduces the UK Parliament, looking at its history and how it works today.
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Local Government Administrator Local government administrators provide administrative support to elected council representatives, and to professional and technical staff. Duties might include serving on committees, preparing reports and managing staff. They might make sure that departments run efficiently or manage budgets; some negotiate contracts for agencies that provide services such as refuse collection.
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Political Researcher Political researchers carry out research for members of the UK parliaments and national and regional assemblies, political parties and research institutions. They support and advise politicians by gathering and analysing information, and by writing policy papers and press releases. Some political researchers prepare agendas and take minutes at meetings.