161. Who Will be the Next Prime Minister of the UK? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Boris Johnson has resigned as prime minister of the United Kingdom, and someone new will need to replace him! But we don’t currently know who the new prime minister will be! Today, I’m going to try and explain why Johnson resigned, how the new leader will be chosen, and explain some of the vocabulary needed to talk about British politics!
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Vocabulary List
Step down (phrasal v) - to leave an important job or position
He has decided to step down as captain of the team
Executive (n) - the part of government that is responsible for making certain that laws and decisions are put into action
The Prime Minister is in charge of the British executive
Scandal (n) - (an action or event that causes) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval
Their relationship caused a scandal in the office
To grope (v) - to touch someone’s body, usually when the other person does not like it
He was groped by a man at the bar
Accusation (n) - a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
He made accusations against his former employers
To handle (v) - to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of
I thought he handled the situation very well
To nominate(v) - to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour
Would you like to nominate anyone for director?
Candidate (n) - a person who is competing to get a job or elected position
There are three candidates standing in the election
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