UK Parliament
Sep 27, 2024 · UK Parliament. The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day.
House of Commons - UK Parliament
The UK public elects 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and propose new laws, and can scrutinise government policies by asking ministers questions about current issues either in …
About Parliament - UK Parliament
About Parliament. Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day. The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in Parliament's work.
What is the role of Parliament? - UK Parliament
A central role of Parliament is to make new laws as well as making changes to existing legislation. Debating. Both Houses of Parliament hold debates in which Members discuss government policy, proposed new laws and topical issues of the day. Check and …
MPs and Lords - UK Parliament
View the make up of House of Lords, including breakdowns by peerage and gender. Lists of His Majesty’s Government, His Majesty’s Official Opposition and the other opposition Parliamentary teams. Find out more about Parliamentary offices, Members' allowances or …
Visit - UK Parliament
Everyone is welcome at UK Parliament. Read information to help you plan your visit including how to find us, disability access, security and facilities. We’re excited to be welcoming visitors back to UK Parliament in person, alongside our online events.
Find MPs - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament
Find your MP and learn more about them, including details of their parliamentary career and contact information. Find them by name/location, party, gender and current/former status.
The two-House system - UK Parliament
The business of Parliament takes place in two Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government (scrutiny), and debating current issues.
How Parliament works - UK Parliament
How Parliament works. Find out what happens at Parliament, how your MP represents you and how Parliament checks up on the work of Government. What Parliament does, its role in UK politics, and its relationship with Government, the Crown and devolved legislatures.
Bills & legislation - UK Parliament
Keep up to date with the progress of current and draft Bills before Parliament; read the full texts of Acts of Parliament, and find out the details of delegated legislation that change laws under existing Acts.