The Member of Parliament

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The Member of Parliament What they do and how they represent us.

Two types of MP In we have the RIGHT to elect types of MPs To represent us in the United Kingdom Parliament (the House of Commons) we elect MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (MP) To represent us in the Scottish Parliament we elect – Members of the Scottish Parliament Scotland TWO MSPs

Representing Us An MSP is elected by us the voters, so, really, every time the MSP speaks or takes part in something you could say that it is us who are speaking! We are being represented So, MSPs / MPs represent us in a variety of ways both inside and outside of Parliament

Representing us INSIDE and OUTSIDE Parliament Debates Members Bills/ Private Members Bills Questions Committees Outside Letters Phone calls Joining/supporting local pressure groups/campaigns. Talking to the media Organising meetings and campaigns Through their party

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