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. They also have to hone their skills as communicators, whether in speeches, digitally or through interviews.
On top of this, they have to learn about the culture of the House of Commons – its conventions and rules of procedure. They will have to discover their way to and around Westminster. Crucially, they will have to start building relationships, figuring out who to agree with and, very differently, who to trust.
