Essential Public Affairs for Journalists

Knowledge of public affairs matters: this friendly guide is an invaluable read for journalism students and journalists looking for a firm grasp on how central and local governments work, how public services operate, and how political events generate informative new stories.¿ Offers engaging coverage of the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the UK, and gives stimulating insights into how they are, and could be, covered by journalists¿ Designed to complement NCTJ-accredited syllabi, this text is also recommended for a broad range of media qualifications¿ Chapters move logically through relevant topics including the economy, the electoral system, political parties, healthcare, education and housing, and conclude with ''take-home points'' and ''current issues'' to summarise the chapter and provide contextual knowledge¿ Fully updated to reflect policy changes introduced by the governments of Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak¿ Includes detailed overviews of t