UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Can Members of Parliament (MPs) represent their constituents even if those constituents did not vote for them?
ANo — MPs are only obliged to represent the constituents who voted for them
BYes — MPs represent all constituents regardless of how they voted ✓
COnly if the constituent pays full council tax and is on the electoral roll
DOnly in exceptional or specifically defined legal circumstances and emergencies
Explanation
MPs represent all the people in their constituency, not just those who voted for them. Anyone living in a constituency can contact their MP for help with issues affecting them.
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