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Jimor:
I'd say political, with emphasis on the semi-autonomous status of the non-England parts with their own parliaments, courts, currencies and such when appropriate, and various attempts at full independence and the resistance to that happening. Lots of material to fill out the essay because you can hit each region in turn, provide history then current events. Bonus points for talking about Northern Ireland's controversial past. If you need more you can throw in the Channel Islands which have a completely different setup.
All that just from what I can recall off the top of my head from stateside.
evilbobthebob:
Haha. "What problems?" We do have quite a few. As Jimor mentioned, the tension in Northern Ireland has always been an issue. The manufacturing sector that we were previously known for has declined to a state of almost non-existence, leaving many people unable to find jobs because they do not have the skills (see: closure of the mines in the 80s). The financial sector has collapsed, of course, leaving us with an unprecedented national debt, which is probably the biggest current political issue. We're still involved in Afghanistan. We have a legacy in Iraq.
I'm sure other UK forumites will provide many more salient points, I don't follow UK politics as much as perhaps I should. It tends to make me very angry or very depressed.
allison:
So this is the last week of classes and because my professors do not want to deal with final exams I HAVE THREE FINALS AND A PAPER DUE BY TOMORROW WEEEEEEEEEEEEE
FUCKING KILL ME
Jace:
Looking into trade schools to become an electrician. If I go to canada I don't start until next year, but I fear that if I wait another year I just won't go at all and will be stuck as a manager of a mcdonalds.
Barmymoo:
Jens, a political issue that is quite big is devolution.
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