Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:41 am on 4 September 2025.
Lucy Powell
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, Chair, Modernisation Committee, Chair, Modernisation Committee
10:41,
4 September 2025
As ever, my hon. Friend raises the issue of connectivity and transport in his Rossendale and Darwen Constituency. As a nearby MP, I know all too well the real need for a rail link between Rossendale, Darwen and Manchester, and I look forward to working with him to ensure that this Labour Government deliver on that.
In a general election, each Constituency chooses an MP to represent them. MPs have a responsibility to represnt the views of the Constituency in the House of Commons. There are 650 Constituencies, and thus 650 MPs. A citizen of a Constituency is known as a Constituent
