Resources for Students
Writing an essay on Parliament? Doing research on a specific issue? This page and the links provided are designed to help you find answers to your questions.
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Visit the Teacher's Centre
Philip can also organise tours of Westminster for school groups. If you wish to have a tour organised contact Philip's office: 020 7219 8264.
The House of Commons Education Unit can provide booklets on Parliament its procedures and history. Other materials are also available, just let Philip know and we can provide them for your class!
If you have a specific question for Philip please email MAGEEG@parliament.uk or send a letter to:
Philip Davies, MP for Shipley
House of Commons
London SW1A 0AA
The History of Parliament
The Parliament of the United Kingdom has developed over hundreds of years from the group of nobles that once advised the King of England to the present day Parliament of the Monarch, House of Lords and House of Commons.
Parliament has gradually taken control over many of the powers previously exercised by the Monarch. The Monarch now has a constitutional role which means that their actions are governed by convention.
Over the years Parliament has become more representative of the people for whom it takes decisions. Today nearly everyone aged 18 and over has the right to vote for a local Member of Parliament to represent them in the House of Commons.
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