Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Scottish Parliament
The devolved legislature for Scotland.
Second Job
A public-facing term for paid work an MP does outside their parliamentary role.
Senedd Cymru
Abbreviation: Senedd
The devolved legislature for Wales.
Shareholdings
A category of MPs’ financial interests covering certain company shares or securities.
Speaker of the House of Commons
Abbreviation: Speaker
The MP elected by the House of Commons to chair debates and maintain order.
Speaker’s Warrant
The formal instruction from the Speaker that leads to a new writ for a Commons by-election.
Standards Investigation
An inquiry into whether an MP may have breached the House of Commons Code of Conduct or related rules.
Suspension from the House
A sanction preventing an MP from sitting in the House for a specified period.