A highly impassioned speech by British MP and Afghan veteran Tom Tugendhat on the Afghanistan crisis. Very useful as example of representation (Veterans groups) He is also involved in important Committee work. His speech won applause - something not customary or indeed usually allowed in Westminster.
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 Parliament has been buzzing like never before with amendments being tabled regarding Brexit.
These are clear examples of MP's trying to influence and put their own stamp on the torturous Brexit debate. While many will not be passed, many are in fact gaining cross party support and have directly influenced the debate and progress of Brexit. This is ESSENTIAL for illustrating the powers of MP's Backbenchers and their ability to really influence the political process - given the right circumstance. This is an excellent piece of research by St Josephs in Derry - It clearly shows just what lengths the Government (Executive) will go to in order to control the legislature and in particular the Article 50 bill. This is a really good example of Executive control and Parliamentary limitations.  One commonly asked question in exams tends to focus on how independent MP's / backbenchers really are. This is a classic debate.
Read Ben Wrights fantastic article here to get to grips with this - It could be useful to you on so many levels for A Level What can I use this article for?: Whips; Labour Party ; Party discipline, Backbencher power ; MP versus Party; Opposition; Control in the Commons.
If only our folks on the hill could have half of the charisma, passion, purpose, eloquence, drive and sense of caring for her constituents than this MP. They have a lot to learn. Take note of Mhairi Black - You will certainly see more of her in future!
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