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British Politics For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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British Politics For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Julian Knight, Michael Pattison
May 2015
Beginner content levelBeginner
424 pages
11h 27m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 9

Piling on the Pressure Groups

In This Chapter

arrow Introducing pressure groups

arrow Dividing groups between ‘insiders’ and ‘outsiders’

arrow Understanding how pressure groups exert pressure

British politics isn’t just about political parties, big-name politicians and close-run elections. Below the theatre of national politics and the everyday workings of local government are organised pressure groups looking to influence government policy and public opinion. These pressure groups aren’t to be confused with political parties – they don’t seek government office; instead, they have particular objectives in mind to which they dedicate all their energies.

Whatever the sizes or resources of the pressure groups, they’re a key part of the UK’s democracy.

In this chapter I explore the world of the pressure group, from the small local organisations – perhaps little more than a single person leafleting and lobbying – to huge well-staffed bodies that are experts at public relations.

Taking in the Universe of Pressure Groups

jargonbuster.eps A pressure group is a body or organisation that tries to influence government ...

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