What does an MP do?

What does an MP do when they are in government and in opposition and what is the role of law in politics.?

In this episode Lucinda and Alma-Constance talk to Alma’s local MP, Karen Buck a member of the Labour Party who has been a politician for over 25 years and was part of the Labour government, working at the Department for Transport.

Karen tells us:

· About her role in making laws in Parliament.

· What it was like when she was a government minister

· What opposition MPs do

· How MPs work together in commitees

· How she helps people in her constituency

· Whether the voting age should be changed from 18 to 16 across the United Kingdom

When Karen was 10 years old she loved reading and listening to pop music!

Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland

References and Resources

Labour MP Westminster North. Shadow DWP Minister.

If you live in her constituency raise issues via email at buckk@parliament.uk

Twitter @KarenPBuckMP

https://www.karenbuck.org.uk

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Legal Aid

APPG for Street Children

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