House of Commons London is represented in Parliament by 74 MPs in the House of Commons. MPs represent the interests of their constituents in Parliament by: • taking part in the scrutiny and passage of new legislation; Read more...   The House of Lords The House of Lords examines legislation which has been passed by the House of Commons, can amend and revise it, and in certain circumstances can force the Government to reconsider its plans. Members of the House of Lords are Read more...   The House of Lords Appointments Commission The Commission was created in 2000 to make recommendations to fill non-party political appointments to the House of Lords, as requested periodically by the Prime Minister. It seeks to find people of distinction who will bring authority and Read more...   The Euopean Union The UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973, which became the European Union in 1992. Most decisions are taken by the Council of Ministers which is made up of the governments of all the Member States. Read more...   The Government Government Departments Like other parts of the country, most areas of public life in London are decided by government ministers according to Read more...