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Adam Afriyie MP on keeping your political party happy
Most MPs represent the views of a political party in Parliament, as well as the views of their constituents. Adam Afriyie talks about how MPs keep other members of their political party happy.
Who or what is a party whip? Natascha Engel MP on the importance of whips in the House of Commons.
Do MPs always vote with their party? Dawn Butler MP on the party whips.
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