The Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament in London is the central institution of the UK's government, where laws are debated and created. It consists of two main parts: the House of Commons, where elected Members of Parliament (MPs) represent the public, and the House of Lords, which reviews and revises proposed laws. The building itself is an iconic Gothic-style structure with a clock tower known as Big Ben. Parliament plays a key role in UK democracy, ensuring government accountability and shaping the country's legislation and policies through discussion, scrutiny, and voting.