What are Members of the Senedd (MSs)?
Members of the Senedd (MSs) are elected to represent and act on the behalf of their constituents, both in the Senedd and in their constituency/region.
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Have Your Say: Calls for Evidence
We review the select committees currently asking for evidence in the hope that more members of the public grasp the opportunity to engage and influence policy.
What are Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)?
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS: 6TH MAY Polling stations will be open between 7am – 10pm on Thursday 6th May. Everything you need to know can be found here: What is the Scottish Parliament? What are...
What are Members of Parliament (MPs)?
TL;DR MPs represent an area of the country in Parliament. They debate and vote on legislation, campaign on local and national issues, and assist members of the public with relevant issues. In the UK, citizens...
What is a Recall Election?
A relatively new democratic tool in the UK. The recall process allows constituents to hold their MPs to account outside the regular electoral cycle. History of recall Whilst since 1981 MPs would lose their...
What is Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs)?
Prime Minister’s Questions is a half hour session in The House of Commons in which Members of Parliament are able to question the Prime Minister on Government policy and relevant political issues.
What is a Vote of No Confidence?
A vote of no confidence is one way that opposition parties can seek to overthrow the Government. To start the process the Leader of the Opposition must ‘table‘ a vote of no confidence in...
What is the difference between Government and Parliament?
Government and Parliament are two different things that often get confused with each other.
What are Select Committees?
Select Committees are groups of cross-party MPs who hold the government to account on behalf of Parliament and scrutinise government activity.
Get In Westminster: Breaking Barriers for BAME in Parliament
Get In Westminster is a non-partisan educational programme that aims to empower young students and professionals of colour about career opportunities across the civil service.
