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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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