What is the House of Lords? How did it come to be? This short animated film from Parliament Education Service explores what the House of Lords is and how its role has evolved over time.

What is the House of Commons? How did it come to be? This short animated film from Parliament Education Service explores the history, role, work and membership of the Commons.

A look into how much the decisions that politicians make affect us, and why it is therefore important that we affect which politicians take power, by voting.

Afghan refugee Ahmad has strong opinions on voting and democracy. He compares our freedoms to the suppression of the people in his home country where people die for the liberties we take for granted.

Wai Hnin is an asylum seeker from Burma, who fled to England for the chance to study freely. Her father is a political prisoner in Burma, because of this she is constantly under threat in her homeland.

Alois from Zimbabwe talks about his personal experiences in the country and gives his view on the reality behind the stories we hear from the press.

A very clear, introductory presentation regarding the nature of democracy in the UK.

What are British Values? The government says they are: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, respect for different beliefs – and that they should be taught in schools. Who actually even knows that?! We asked the public…

What is Parliament? How did it come to be? This short animated film from Parliament Education Service introduces the UK Parliament.

Sophie takes a look at how our lives are shaped by what goes on in the Houses of Parliament, and why it’s important for everyone to get political.