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Former MP Claire Ward explains what the government is.
'MP' is short for Member of Parliament. Some MPs are members of the government. But Parliament and government aren't the same thing. So what is the government?
What is the opposition?Adam Afriyie MP explains the difference between the opposition and the government.
'We solve our problems by debate and discussion'Frank Doran MP on debating in the House of Commons.
Twelve MPs were interviewed to appear in MP For A Week, our online game designed to support the teaching of citizenship and political literacy.
See all the interview clips