The third edition of this comprehensive and innovative textbook provides an invaluable narrative and insight into the ever-changing landscape of British politics. Updated to cover the 2015 General Election, the Scottish independence referendum and changing relations with the European Union, this extensively revised new edition sets out to provide students with a clear understanding of the core features of British politics and contemporary governance, as well as an examination of the way in which the governing process is becoming increasingly 'multi-level' and 'multi-agency'. Written in a concise and accessible style by one of the leading authors in the field, this engaging text provides an illuminating framework that draws on the range of analytical issues and theoretical debates in the study of British politics. Through Moran's unrivalled account of the way Britain is governed, it is clear to see why this text continues to be essential reading for undergraduate students of British politics.

This fully revised third edition of a much-praised text on British politics and governance assesses recent developments - in light of key theoretical approaches - including the 2015 General Election

1. Why Politics Matters And Why British Politics Matters2. Politics And Policy In A Capitalist Democracy3. The Constitution And The British Political Culture4. The Core Executive In The Westminster System5. Departments And Agencies In The Westminster System6. Representing Interests In The Westminster System7. Parliament In The Westminster System8. Devolved Government In Northern Ireland9. From Devolution To Dissolution: Governing Scotland And Wales10. The Worlds Of Local And Regional Government: Multi-Level Governance In Action11. Europeanizing British Government12. Parties And Their Organization13. Parties And Their Ideologies14. How Citizens Participate15. How Political Communication Happens16. How Elections Are Decided17. How Leaders Are Selected18. Understanding Policy Under Multilevel Governance19. Managing Resource Raising And Allocation20. Managing Justice And Security21. Managing, Protecting And Creating Citizen Rights22. Understanding The British State: Theories And Evidence.