Parliament

Parliament

the British legislature made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch

House of Commons

the primary chamber of the UK legislature, directly elected by the voters

House of Lords

the second chamber of the UK legislature, not directly elected by the voters

confidence and supply

a type of informal coalition agreement where the minority partner agrees to provide funding or votes in exchange for policy concessions

salisbury convention

the House of Lords does not delay or block legislation that was included in a government manifesto

parliamentary privilege

the right of MPs or Lords to make certain statements within Parliament without being subject ti outside influence , including the law

legislative bills

proposed laws passing through Parliament

public bill committees

committees responsible for looking at bills in detail

backbenchers

MPs or Lords who do not hold any govern office

select committee

responsible for scrutinising the work of the government, particularly individual departments

opposition

MPs and Lords who are not members of the governing party or parties