Project Britain
Your Guide to
British Life, Culture and Customs
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The House of Commons Chamber
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Woodlands Junior School is in the south-east corner of England |
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The House of Lords | The House of Commons MPs hold most of their debates in the House of Commons Chamber. The Speaker, who controls proceedings, sits on a raised chair at one end of the Chamber.
The Government sit on the benches on the Speaker's right, whilst members of the Opposition party MPs occupy the benches on the Speaker's left.The Opposition's job is to oppose the Government. The biggest Opposition party sits directly across from the Government benches. What are the red lines on the carpet in front of each set of benches for? The red lines in front of the two sets of benches are two-sword lengths apart; a Member is traditionally not allowed to cross the line during debates. The lines are there to prevent either side attacking the other during a debate. Of course, MPs are not likely to attack each other these days. The main Political Parties There are three major political parties, in the House of Commons:
As well as the three major political parties the UK also has various minor ones, some of whom have seats in parliament.
How Britain is Governed | Parliament House of Parliament | Elections | Government Prime Minister | House of Commons
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