Holding the government to account

• What is the purpose of PMQs?

  To hold the Government to account
• Who can pose questions during PMQs?

  Opposition leaders and backbench MPs
• What types of issues can be addressed in PMQs?

  Constituency issues or broader legislation
• How do PMQs promote accountability?

  By provoking responses from the Prime Minister
• How can difficult questions during PMQs affect the government?

  They can damage the government's reputation
• Who asked Keir Starmer about Ukraine in July 2024?

  Rishi Sunak
• What was Keir Starmer's response to the question about Ukraine?

  He would continue the previous government's approach
• Why can PMQs be ineffective in holding the Government to account?

  PMs rarely address the issue at hand
• What tactic do PMs use to avoid direct answers during PMQs?

  Avoidance tactics
• How does the party whip system affect voting in Parliament?

  It prioritizes party loyalty over independent scrutiny
• What happened in 2023 regarding Rishi Sunak and the infected blood scandal?

  He suffered a parliamentary defeat
• What is the role of committees in Parliament?

  To scrutinize legislation and government decisions
• What did the Commons Privileges Committee find about Boris Johnson?

  He misled Parliament over 'partygate'
• Why might MPs choose not to attend committee meetings?

  They may anticipate difficult questioning
• How can the House of Lords hold the Government to account?

  By delaying and revising legislation
• What limits the effectiveness of the House of Lords in scrutinizing government work?

  The House of Commons can override their decisions
• What happened to the Rwanda Bill proposed by the House of Lords?

  The government ignored their proposals
• Why might the unelected nature of the House of Lords undermine its legitimacy?

  It limits its ability to challenge the government
• How did the General Election in July affect the Rwanda Bill?

  The bill was never implemented