New MPs: after learning the ropes, they might shake up the House of Commons

A Labour landslide brings an influx of new MPs – and the potential for a seismic shift in the House of Commons. New MPs are likely to aspire for change in the Commons, an unequal environment that has seen numerous scandals and an attack on the expected standards of the institution in recent years.

This change may take time, though. When a new MP wins a seat, they are usually exhausted after weeks of campaigning. They need to learn how to be parliamentarians, either supporting or opposing the government depending on party membership.