Newsbeat's guide to what your MP does all day

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What your MP does all day, external

You vote for them to represent you in parliament.

Each one gets an office in Westminster and a salary of £67,060 per year plus expenses.

They'll keep the job for at least the next five years. And if you've ever wondered what they do to earn their cash... allow us to explain.

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