The Role of an MP In Parliament In the constituency In the party.

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The Role of an MP In Parliament In the constituency In the party

Parliament A backbench MP has the following role| To represent his constituents To raise issues of importance to his constituents. To scrutinise the work of the government To vote on new legislation To support his party

Constituency To listen to his constituents via surgeries To attend his/her local party meetings

Party To support the policies agreed by the party in parliament and via the media

Powers in Parliament Question Time Writing Ministers Meeting Ministers Adjournment Debate Standing Order Private Members Bill 10 Minute Rule From FreeImages.co.uk

Pressures on an MP Party Constituents Conscience