PR INSIGHTS: THE UK POLITICAL LANDSCAPE
Upcoming courses – Wed 21 Mar

This course provides an overview of the UK political landscape. It introduces the three main institutions of power under the British constitution – the legislature, executive and judiciary – and explains how they are appointed, how they work, and what they do on a day-to-day basis. It considers who the key decision makers and influencers are across the British political system, and how the lobbying community and media fit in. There is also a review of the rules and etiquette of lobbying, and a brief introduction to the implications of devolved power in the UK and the European Union. For a full course outline click here.
BOOKING FORM
Bookings are handled by Eventbrite. Select the date of the course you wish to attend and how many places you need on the form below, and then click the ‘order now’ button. If you want to be invoiced for your booking (rather than paying by credit card now) click on ‘show other payment options’ and then click on the ‘pay offline’ button.
 
 
Each place on this course is £195 plus VAT. No additional fees will be charged during your booking. You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite once your booking has been processed and you should bring this with you to the course. You will then receive an email the Monday before the course takes place with venue information (all courses are in Shoreditch, East London). If you are booking for a colleague please forward these emails to the person attending the course.

If you have any problems with or questions about your booking call 020 7099 9050 or email insights@unlimitedmedia.co.uk.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COURSE
 

This course is led by Chris Cooke, who has written about the media and content industries daily for over ten years. He reports on the PR and marketing sectors for esPResso, and often comments on the content industries for other media, most notably the BBC. Chris has an LLB law degree, with a particular interest in constitutional and intellectual property law. He also provides key media and political training to the award winning Taylor Bennett Foundation, which is supported by the likes of Brunswick, Talk PR, Edelman and MHP. An experienced trainer, Chris brings insider insights, practical experience and legal training to his teaching.

 
This is one of three PR Insight courses run by UnLimited Insights. UnLimited Insights is a Corporate Affiliate of the Institute Of Continuing Professional Development. For those professionals with non-specific CPD commitments, UnLimited courses relevant to your profession can count for six hours of CPD time. Certificates to confirm attendance are available on request. Though please note UnLimited Media’s training courses are not currently accredited by any specific professional bodies, eg the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority.
We can run this course, or a variation of it, bespoke for your company. To discuss our bespoke training services call 020 7099 9050 or email sam@unlimitedmedia.co.uk
WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS
• Sources and basic principles of British constitutional law.
• The legislature: a brief history, elections and appointments, committees.
• The executive: appointment, ministers and ministries, the cabinet.
• The courts of law: criminal and civil systems, court hierarchy, judicial review.
• The law making process and the Parliament Act.
• Decision makers, advisors and influencers.
• The role and rules of the lobbying sector.
• Political relationships and the role of the press.
• Devolved power in the UK: Scotland, Wales, Ulster, the English regions.
• The European dimension: an introduction to the European Union.
 
WHAT THIS COURSE TEACHES YOU
• How constitutional law operates without a written constitution.
• Basic principles and rules of the British Constitution.
• How Westminster works.
• How Whitehall works.
• The basics of the British courts system.
• Who makes decisions and who influences decision makers.
• How companies influence decision makers and influencers.
• The rules and etiquette of lobbying.
• The role of the press in British politics.
• The basics of devolved power in the UK and the European Union.
 
WHO SHOULD COME ON THIS COURSE
• Any junior PR people, in agency or in-house, with a public affairs role.
• Anyone working in public affairs looking for a refresher and update on the British political system.
• Anyone considering a career in public affairs.
• Anyone with an interest in how the British political system works.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
All courses run from 11am to 6pm in Shoreditch, with 45 minutes for lunch. Places are £195 plus VAT each (so £234) including lunch. Each delegate will be provided with a digital copy of slides used during the course. To book a place on one of our courses, select the date you want on the form above, and then click ‘order now’ to pay by card, or ‘other payment options’ and ‘pay offline’ to receive an invoice. Bookings are handled by Eventbrite. Payment can be made by credit card, cheque or BACS transfer. If you have any problems with or questions about your booking call 020 7099 9050 or email insights@unlimitedmedia.co.uk.
 
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Bookings made for UnLimited Insights courses are non-refundable, though bookings can be transferred to another person or – if seven days notice is provided – to another date. Payment must be made before attendance unless otherwise arranged. If, for any reason, a course is postponed or cancelled UnLimited Insights will let each participant know by email (via the email address used in the booking) and affected participants will have the option to move their booking to another course or to take a full refund. All training materials given to participants are © UnLimited Media.