House of Commons

• In 2010: the Backbench Business Committee was established which gave backbenchers the ability to debate what they want to 35 days
• Since 2010, all chairs of select committees are elected by secret ballot giving whips less influence
• Prime ministers question time is held every Wednesday
• Urgent questions can be raised by backbenchers (Bercrow granting 635 and Hoyle allowing 195 (in his first 317 days))
• Since 2003, after Blair's involment in the Iraq war there has been an expectation to consult parliament over military action
• Fixed term parliament act (2011) still allows prime mister to call an election if two thirds agree - opposition is unlikely to refuse giving pm full say