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Anne Begg MP explains how MPs represent everyone
There is one MP elected to Parliament for each 'constituency' across the UK. Anne Begg explains who an MP represents in Parliament.
'A surgery is where MPs meet their constituents' Frank Doran MP explains one way constituents can contact their MP.
Keeping your constituents happy Parmjit Dhanda MP shares his experience of dealing with constituents.
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
What is a referendum and when have they taken place in the past?
How does the alternative vote work and what makes it different from other voting systems used in the UK? Try the 'Compare the vote' activity to find out.
Find links to the best resources on the alternative vote, all in one place.