Left

– Liberal/Progressive –

Wants change and equality; believes the government should tax the rich more to fund more public services. For example, healthcare and support for the poor.

Centre

Midway point between the Left and the Right. you can be considered a centrist meaning you support aspects of both ways of thinking.

Right

– Conservative –

Focuses more on individual liberties; keeping things traditional, believes in lower taxes and that the government should have less of a role to play in daily life.

MP

An MP (Member of Parliament) is an individual elected to the UK House of Commons to represent a specific local Constituency, balancing duties between Parliament in Westminster and their local area. They propose laws, vote on legislation, and hold the government to account. Synonyms include Member of Parliament, Representative, or Member of the House of Commons.

Capitalism

Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production, where profit-driven individuals and businesses, rather than governments, control production and pricing through free markets. It emphasizes competition, capital accumulation, and wage labor to drive economic growth and innovation.