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A minor party, it has no elected representatives at any level of UK government. The party was founded in 1982, and reached its greatest level of success in the 2000s, when it had over fifty seats in local government, one seat on the London Assembly, and two Members of the European Parliament .
- 7 April 1982; 41 years ago
- Far-right
Responsibilities. The first duty of a member of Parliament is to do what they think in their faithful and disinterested judgement is right and necessary for the honour and safety of Great Britain. The second duty is to their constituents, of whom they are the representative but not the delegate.
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The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and may also legislate for the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. It meets at the Palace of Westminster in London.
- 1 January 1801
- Sir Keir Starmer, Labour, since 4 April 2020
- Lords: 781, Commons: 650
- Bicameral
MPs and Lords. State of the parties. Nearly all MPs are members of political parties. The list below details the composition of the House of Commons, which is made up for a total of 650 seats, based on the number of MPs in each party. If an MP is not a member of a political party, they are known as an 'Independent'.
The UK public elects Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests/concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and can propose new laws as well as raising issues that matter to you. More about what MPs do. Find and view lists of MPs by alphabetical name and political party.
May 3, 2024 · MPs and Members of the Lords sit in the two Chambers of Parliament scrutinising the Government and debating legislation. Find Members of Parliament (MPs) by postcode and constituency, and Members of the House of Lords by name and party.
How MPs are elected. The party system. List of MPs. Her Majesty's Government. Her Majesty's Official Opposition. For further information please see the Members/Elections series of factsheets. Pay and allowances. Members' pay and allowances. About MPs' pay and allowances. Ministerial salaries. Standards. Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.
