1. The United Kingdom : an outlook

2. History : the building / formation of the UK + 1536 Laws in Wales Act  + 1707 Acts of Union 1541 Colonization of Ireland (plantations)  + 1800 Acts of Union The Union Jack  Flag of Saint George Red Dragon flag Saint Andrew’s flag Saint Patrick’s flag 1922 Independence of The Republic of Ireland (the south of the island)

3. Geography : A few distinctions

4. Scotland : a decisive moment September 18th, 2014 - a referendum An independent country ? Alex Salmond - Current Scottish National Party leader - Current First Minister of Scotland - Future Prime Minister ?

5. Politics in the UK David Cameron - Born in 1966 - Educated at Eaton - Conservative Party - Elected PM in May 2010 Nick Clegg - Born in 1967 - Educated at Westminster s. - Leader of Liberal Democrats - Deputy PM since 2010 Ed Miliband - Born in 1969 - Educated in a state school in Camden (North London) - Leader of the Labour Party - Contender for the next election (in May 2015)

6. Politics in the UK : the main parties’ historical figures Clement Attlee PM from 1945 to 1951 Harold Wilson PM from 1964 to 1970 And from 1974 to 1976 Winston Chruchill PM from 1940 to 1945 And from 1951 to 1955 Margaret Thatcher PM from 1979 to 1991 Tony Blair PM from 1997 to 2007

7. Politics : another contemporary figure Nigel Farage - Born in 1964 - Educated in Dulwich College, a public school in south London - Founder (1993) and current leader of UKIP, The United Kingdom Independence Party - In favour of a referendum for Britain out of the EU