In what ways and for what reasons are MEPs more free to act then members of the Parliament?
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In what ways and for what reasons are MEPs more free to act then members of the Parliament? The roles of an MP and an MEP are generally similar, they are both able to make legislations or at least have a say in the decisions. A main role is to influence parties within institutions and for an MP and an elected MEP to represent the constituency they belong to. They also have chances of checking the executive however both MPs and MEPs go about it in different ways. When it comes to legislation the government and it's cabinet is very much influenced by party whips of the opposing parties. Also there is a very noticeable higher archy in the government where the leader has the most power and a back bench MP much less. This is also true in the whole of the parliament where Labour MPs have a greater say then...


