Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day. The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in Parliament's work.
The UK parliament can do whatever it wishes. (in theory!)
Croydon West - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1955.
The main work of the Parliament is to make laws, debate topical issues and look how the taxes are spent to help run the country
Howdenshire - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1885.
The Health and Safety at Work Act was passed by the Parliament of England, sometimes called the British Parliament.
Putney - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1918.
Beverley - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1950.
Beverley - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1955.
Hyndburn - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1983.
Wigtownshire - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1708.
Wigtownshire - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1918.
Harlow - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1974.