2.1 UK Parliament

MPs (Members of Parliament) are elected to the UK Parliament to represent their local area (constituency). They debate and vote on national laws, raise local issues, and hold the government to account. Parliament makes decisions on areas like defence, immigration, foreign affairs, welfare, and the economy.

• Who is elected: Members of Parliament (MPs)
• Where: All parts of the UK
• How often: At least every 5 years in a general election, but can happen after a shorter period if a ‘snap election’ is called. 
• Responsibilities: MPs debate and vote on national laws, represent their local constituencies, and hold the government to account through scrutiny and questioning. After a general election, the political party (or coalition of parties) with the most MPs is invited by the King to form the UK Government. The leader of that party usually becomes the Prime Minister.