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...
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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.
100 years later, what does voting mean to women today?
Tobi explores the 1918 Representation of the People Act and the impact it.s had on women from all backgrounds. (Source: UK Parliament)
What are MP Surgeries?
Members of Parliament regularly hold surgeries, and no, we’re not talking about medical procedures! They’re an opportunity for you to discuss issues that matter to you with your local MP in a 1-1 setting.
