Jeremy Paxman interviews Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn face questions from Jeremy Paxman on the big issues of the 2017 General Election, hosted by Sky News and Channel 4.
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GENERAL ELECTION EXPLAINED
Presented by comedian Jay Foreman, this short film follows the progress of an election campaing right up to the polling day and the formation of the coalition government. Jay Foreman visits a constituency in the middle of an election campaign and finds out from the candidates and local young people why it's important to vote and make your voice heard. http://www.parliament.uk/education/ campaig
The UK election explained
Here's a good video from the Financial Times that explains the UK General Election, scheduled to take place on June 8th.
Why run for president?
The next U.S. President will be elected in November, 2016. But the race is already packed with candidates. There are more than two dozen major candidates who are seeking the job as president. Running for president is difficult and exhausting, so why would so many people want to run? There are many reasons, both legitimate and delusional. Without an incumbent president, a lot of people think they have a chance to win this election. Some candidates hope to bring attention to their message and some to cash in on their new celebrity. Listen to hear about this race and the reasons so many people are running for President this year. Listening Comprehension Questions: How many people are running for President? What are the reasons this Presidential race has so many candidates? What do candidates hope to gain by running? How are candidates able to push an agenda? WANT TO READ THE TRANSCRIPT? CLICK HERE