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The '''House of Commons''' is the lower house of [[Parliament]]. Like the upper house, the [[House of Lords]], it meets in the [[Palace of Westminister]]. The House of Commonms is an elected body consisting of 50 members known as Members of Parliament (MPs). In [[General Election|elections]], citizens vote for a party, seats are allocated using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster/Sainte-Lagu%C3%AB_method Webster/Sainte-Laguë] method, and parties appoint people to the seats they've won. | |||
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Revision as of 11:08, 23 March 2023
The Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled | |
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| 72nd Parliament | |
 Logo used to represent the House of Commons | |
 Flag of the House of Commons | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
TheBritishUnion since 18 March 2023 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 50 |
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Political groups |
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Length of term | Up to 2 months |
| Elections | |
Voting system | Webster/Sainte-Laguë |
Last election | 12 March 2023 |
Next election | No later than 13 May 2023 |
The House of Commons is the lower house of Parliament. Like the upper house, the House of Lords, it meets in the Palace of Westminister. The House of Commonms is an elected body consisting of 50 members known as Members of Parliament (MPs). In elections, citizens vote for a party, seats are allocated using the Webster/Sainte-Laguë method, and parties appoint people to the seats they've won.