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MPs represent people's concerns and interests in the House of Commons.
Most people show their commitment through campaigning and volunteering for their party. You can get other useful experience from:
You become a Member of Parliament (MP) by being elected in a by-election or general election. You can stand for election as a member of a political party or as an independent candidate. Each political party has its own selection procedure. Normally, you must get the support of your party's nominating officer before you can become the prospective candidate.
As a candidate during an election, you'll be expected to campaign in public and online, attend meetings, make speeches and talk to the local media. You'll find it helpful to have some experience in one or more of these areas. You'll need a good understanding of local and national issues, and be up to date with current affairs. The Houses of Parliament offer the following schemes to get involved:
You'll need:
You'll attend sessions in Parliament to:
General elections are held every 5 years, so it can take some time to be elected MP. With experience, you may get the opportunity to take on extra responsibilities like chairing committees and moving into more senior positions like party whip or even party leader. If your political party is in power, you could go from junior minister to minister and then cabinet minister. If your party is in opposition, you could be a spokesperson on certain issues or have responsibilities in a shadow cabinet.
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