GSCE Citizenship: Exploring the House of Commons

This series was filmed in 2013 - 2015 and some of the political figures shown no longer hold their positions.

What is the British Government and how does it work?

This insightful series goes behind the scenes at the House of Commons to explain some of the processes that drive British politics.

These short films are suitable for teaching at GCSE or A Level, and Scottish National 5 or Higher.

How does an MP change the law? video

We meet Sarah Champion MP to find out how an MP can influence legislation.

How does an MP change the law?

How do MPs vote in the House of Commons? video

We find out how MPs vote in the House of Commons and what pressures they must balance when voting.

How do MPs vote in the House of Commons?

What is a Private Members' Bill? video

Learn more about Private Members’ Bills, a bill introduced by an MP who isn’t a minister.

What is a Private Members' Bill?

What is Prime Minister's Questions? video

Go behind the scenes to see how Prime Minister’s Questions really works.

What is Prime Minister's Questions?

Changing Britain's Constitution. video

Learn how the House of Commons deals with challenges to Britain’s uncodified constitution.

Changing Britain's Constitution

Public perceptions of British politicians. video

What do the public think about politicians? Members of Parliament reflect on their public image.

Public perceptions of British politicians

Why do MPs rebel? video

The behind the scenes story of one of the most contentious nights in recent House of Commons history: the vote on the European Arrest Warrant.

Why do MPs rebel?

What is a whip and is their power declining? video

Meet the whips, who are in charge of party discipline. How is their role changing?

What is a whip and is their power declining?