How is an MP elected to represent their constituency?

An MP (Member of Parliament) is elected to represent their constituency through a process called a general election, typically held every five years in the UK. Voters in each constituency cast their ballots for their preferred candidate, who is usually a member of a political party. The candidate who receives the most votes in that constituency is declared the winner and becomes the MP. This election process is conducted using a 'first-past-the-post' system, where the candidate with the highest number of votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve an absolute majority.