What does Parliament do?

The UK Parliament represents the people of the United Kingdom and has the power to make decisions and pass laws on a wide range of issues that affect you.

Parliament debates major issues, considers European Union proposals and hears legal cases in the House of Lords amongst other duties.

Members of Parliament

In a general election you can vote for one candidate in your constituency, or seat, and the person with the most votes will become the Member of Parliament (MP) for that area.

The political party with the highest number of MPs in the House of Commons forms the Government.

You can find a list of the current MPs for constituencies within Derbyshire on our Local Members of Parliament page.

How to vote

In most areas you will receive a polling card which tells you where to go and vote if you are doing so in person.

The polling station, usually in a nearby school or community centre, will be open between 7am and 10pm on polling day. You may only vote once.

If you are placing a postal vote or a have nominated a proxy please look at the information you have been sent. 

About My Vote

Are you registered to vote in the general election on 6 May?