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UK government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections | BBC News
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/17Ever wondered about the drama behind local elections? This video dives into the UK government's surprising U-turn on delaying council elections, explaining the high court challenge and what it means for voter rights. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary related to electoral law and government reform, perfect for boosting your English!
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the government
US /ði ˈɡʌvənmənt/
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UK /ðə ˈɡʌvənmənt/
- Noun
- The group of people who control a country or state.
- The system by which a state or community is governed.
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More and a half
US /ənd e hæf/
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UK /ænd ə hɑ:f/
- Phrase
- One and one half; 1.5
- A period of time equal to one hour and thirty minutes.
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More a half
US /e hæf/
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UK /ei hɑ:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of two equal parts of something; 1/2.
- Determiner
- Amounting to a half.
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More the country
US /ði ˈkʌntri/
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UK /ðə ˈkʌntri/
- Noun
- A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
- Rural areas and land, as opposed to towns and cities.
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