Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Candidate
A person standing for election to public office.
Chamber
A formal debating space in Parliament, such as the House of Commons chamber or the House of Lords chamber.
Chiltern Hundreds
A Crown office used as a formal device allowing an MP to leave the House of Commons.
Clerk of the Crown
The official involved in issuing election writs for parliamentary elections.
Constituency
A geographical area represented by an elected representative, such as an MP.
Consultancy
Advisory or professional work provided to another organisation, often for payment.
Count
The process of counting ballot papers after polling closes.