National government, MPs and MEPs
At a national level, the country is divided into 659 Parliamentary Constituencies and voters in each area elect a member of parliament to sit in the House of Commons and represent them.
Central government’s responsibilities include:
- setting and collecting all taxes, except council tax
- the National Health Service
- state benefits such as unemployment benefit, tax credits and state pensions
- making and reviewing UK law
- the country’s security.
For more about the responsibilities of parliament visit the website of the United Kingdom Parliament.
Members of Parliament (MPs)
Each of the five MPs in East Sussex has their own website:
Information about Cllrs in Brighton & Hove can be found on the Brighton & Hove City Council website.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)
There are 10 MEPs representing the South East of England:
Full details are available from the UK Office of the European Parliament.
