How many MPs sit in the House of Commons after the 2024 general election?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 650
- Step 1: The House of Commons is the elected lower chamber, comprising 650 members elected from single-member constituencies using first-past-the-post voting. Answer: 650. Why not the others: None of these fit: 850; 100; 435.
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