What does an MP do?

What does an MP do when they are in government and in opposition and what is  the role of law in politics.?In this episode Lucinda and Alma-Constance talk to Alma’s local MP, Karen Buck a member of the Labour Party who has been a politician for over 25 years and was part of the Labour government, working at the Department for Transport. Karen tells us: ·      About her role in making laws in Parliament.·      What it was like when she was a government minister·      What opposition MPs do ·      How MPs work together in commitees·      How she helps people in her constituency ·      Whether the voting age should be changed from 18 to 16 across the United Kingdom When Karen was 10 years old she loved reading and listening to pop music!Written, edited and produced by Lucinda AclandReferences and Resources  Labour MP Westminster North. Shadow DWP Minister. If you live in her constituency  raise issues via email at [email protected] @KarenPBuckMPhttps://www.karenbuck.org.uk All-Party Parliamentary Group on Legal AidAPPG for Street Children  If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at [email protected], contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info  or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!