Relationship with the Government
Although the House of Commons does not formally elect the prime minister, by convention and in … See more

Like the Lords, the Commons meets in the Palace of Westminster in London. The Commons chamber is small and modestly decorated in green, unlike the large, lavishly furnished red … See more

The symbol used by the Commons consists of a portcullis topped by St Edward's Crown. The portcullis has been one of the See more

The British parliament of today largely descends, in practice, from the Parliament of England, although the 1706 Treaty of Union, … See more

Since 1950, every constituency has been represented by a single Member of Parliament. There remains a technical distinction between county and borough constituencies; … See more

The British Parliament uses committees for a variety of purposes, e.g., for the review of bills. Committees consider bills in detail, and may … See more

In 1986, the British television production company Granada Television created a near-full size replica of the post-1950 House of … See more