Member of Parliament (MP) Job Descriptions |
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Members of Parliament (MPs)
are elected to represent their local constituency in the
House of Commons. One MP represents each of the 646 constituencies
in the UK. There are also representatives elected to serve
in the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Assembly or the European
Parliament.
MPs are elected by members of the public in their constituency. This is either done at a general election (usually held every four or five years), or at a local by-election if a seat becomes vacant at any other time. Most MPs are members of a political party, although a few stand for election independently. As an MP you would represent your constituency's interests in parliament when new laws or issues are debated. You would also need to reflect your party's views and policies. Your work would involve:
· attending sessions in parliament · debating issues and raising questions in parliament · voting on new laws and policies · sitting on committees and attending meetings and conferences · holding surgeries and advice sessions in your constituency · taking up constituents’ issues and concerns with relevant ministers · studying reports and research on relevant issues · making speeches · Giving interviews to the media. |
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