Roles of the Members of Parliament

The roles of the Members of Parliament are linked with the roles of the parliament. It is mainly because the parliament carries out its roles and responsibilities through the members of parliament. UK Parliament (2020c) states that u201cThe UK public elects Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and can propose new laws as well as raising issues that matter to you in the House. This includes asking government ministers questions about current issues including those which affect local constituentsu201d (para.1). The Members of Parliament often divide their time into two notable divisions. Firstly, their time goes into working in the parliament as the main actors within parliament. Secondly, they also take time to work or otherwise serve in the constituency that elected them and the political party in which they reside. Since the Members of Parliamentu2019s function is broad, at times, some become government ministers elected to perform specific responsibilities. However, these Members of Parliament must balance their two primary responsibilities within the parliament and the public while also carrying out a government ministeru2019s responsibilities.u00a0

It is crucial to assess the functions of the Members of Parliament within parliaments. Notably, elect Members of Parliament to work within the House of Commons. These members are responsible for raising public issues and various issues that affect their constituents. They also participate in debates within the House of Commons, particularly crucial issues that affect most constituents within the state. They are also responsible for proposing or voting on proposed laws, thereby making them laws. In addition to that, most Members of Parliament are members of various committees responsible for intensely scrutinizing or assessing various issues, from public issues to government actions and policies.u00a0

While there is no formal description of the MPsu2019 roles and responsibilities, they are often expected to act as spokesperson for the public. They must communicate or otherwise advocate for the publicu2019s interest through the evaluation of laws, scrutinizing the government, and alleviating existing problems. Therefore, the Members of Parliamentsu2019 roles can be divided into three broad categories; party member, parliamentarian, and representative of a given constituency. These roles have different demands that all compete for their time. Therefore, each Member of Parliament must exhibit certain skills, including analytical skills, public relations, great communication skills, and negotiating skills.u00a0

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Emmanuel Addo
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Emmanuel Addo is the founder of the Young Global Leaders Network, an international non-governmental organization registered in six (6) countries namely, Ghana, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan and has a membership strength of over 15,000 young black professionals, students, graduates, and aspiring leaders.

The organization also operates in 25 other African countries. Emmanuel also doubles as the chief convener and founder of the Young African Leaders Summit, one of the largest continental youth summits in Africa.  

Currently works at Kingston University as a Business Engagement Team Member in their Partnerships and Engagement Department. 

He characterizes energy, integrity, result-oriented, and ground-breaking service in each detail of strategic management, change management, stakeholder management, and leadership acquaintances.
Emmanuel owns a core background in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Ghana.

Leveraging his experience as a youth activist and a dynamic young man, Emmanuel founded the Young Global Leaders Network, a youth organization that comprises young diplomats, young politicians, and aspiring politicians, business/entrepreneurial business leaders with the aim of championing a mutual agenda for the African youth and promoting youth participation in governance as well as promoting entrepreneurial culture.
Emmanuel nurtures an environment of teamwork and has expertise in data collection and analysis as well as both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Emmanuel worked as an Associate Lecturer at the London College of Advanced Management where he delivered a wide range of business management courses that involved principles of marketing, leadership, operation management, and research methods. Emmanuel has always maintained high teaching and learning standards to ensure that his students’ stand out in academic achievements and successful progression. As a stout believer and passionate key player in volunteering; Emmanuel creates quality time to giving back gladly to his community what he has learned and to educate individuals with free consultancy on career development. He is a leader anyone would love to look up to and with great integrity, commitment, and passion to make the world a better place.
Emmanuel worked as Qualifications Manager at the Open University in the UK.

Emmanuel is also the founder of Kickstart Innovation Hub Ltd, the entrepreneurial hub of Young Global Leaders Network.