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Member of parliament: Representative of the voters to a parliament
A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their electoral district. Members of parliament typically form parliamentary groups, sometimes called caucuses, with members of the same political party. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this term refers only to members of the lower house since upper house members often have a different title. The terms congressman and deputy are equivalent terms used in other jurisdictions.

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French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide

French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide The end-of-life bill is back in the legislative process after it was interrupted by French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of..

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Southport report rejects 'two-tier policing' claims [Video]

Southport report rejects 'two-tier policing' claims

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Starmer: Retaliatory tariffs are on the table 'if necessary'

The UK is keeping its options on the table for retaliating to US tariffs “if necessary”, Sir Keir Starmer has told a senior group of MPs. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at..

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The government will stand with families and businesses during the worrying economic period ahead, following Trump's tariffs, according to Rachel Reeves. The chancellor said "we've got your backs"..

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Labour MPs arrive back in UK after Israel denies entry [Video]

Labour MPs arrive back in UK after Israel denies entry

Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were denied entry to Israel and have now arrived back in the United Kingdomm, landing at Heathrow Airport. The two Labour MPs said they had made the trip “to visit..

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Waqf Amendment Bill: Kapil Sibal slams Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha | Waqf Amendment Debate [Video]

Waqf Amendment Bill: Kapil Sibal slams Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha | Waqf Amendment Debate

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Green Party: Taxing wealth fairly would avoid need for cuts

The Green Party has said the government's expected cuts to welfare are "not fair" and that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could avoid making the cuts by choosing to "tax wealth fairly". Co-leaders Carla..

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