{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6328c95b0092240013719704/6328c95fc6e71900142a6569?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Brit Difficult - Episode 25 - politics in the UK : a basic overview","description":"<p>Let&apos;s have a look at how politics work in the UK! Remember to listen until the end for some comprehension questions :) Sorry for the edits in this episode!<br/><br/>Words and phrases that might be new for you:<br/><br/></p><ul><li>to get something out of the way: to do first; to give priority to something</li><li>monarchy: royal family; queens, kings, etc.</li><li>a great deal: a lot</li><li>broad: general, not specific</li><li>petition: a written document with signatures from people asking for something to change, be done, etc.</li><li>mayor: a local leader (the word for a female leader is a mayoress)</li><li>to inherit: to get something from somebody when they die. This could be money, objects, or even a title (such as with the House of Lords)</li><li>coalition: sharing power by joining two parties</li><li>referendum: a public vote to make a decision</li></ul><p>Intro music is 'Just Relax' by <a href=\"https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/?tab=audio&amp;utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=audio&amp;utm_content=11157\">Lesfm</a> via&nbsp; Pixabay.</p>","author_name":"August"}