Implementing electoral reviews in England
A quick guide to how ward boundary reviews are implemented in England.
British citizens and voting from abroad: a quick guide
A quick guide to overseas voters, British expats who can vote in a general election.
Voter ID: a quick guide
A quick guide to voter identification requirements for people voting in person in a polling station.
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Research Briefing
Representation of the People Bill: progress of the bill
This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Registering to vote: a quick guide
A quick guide to who can register to vote and how.
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Research Briefing
Leadership elections: Labour Party
Labour Party leader and deputy leadership election are held by rules set out by the party’s Rule Book. This briefing describes them and outlines previous contests.
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate relating to banning people convicted of terrorism offences from standing for elected office
There will be a debate on e-petition 759385 calling for a ban on anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for election.
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Research Briefing
Voting systems in the UK
UK elections use different voting systems. This briefing explains which systems are used for which election and how they work.
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Research Briefing
Representation of the People Bill 2024-26
The bill’s proposals include lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections, allowing for automated electoral registration and making changes to political donations rules.
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Research Briefing
Election glossary
Elections use many technical terms. This briefing gives a glossary of election related terms.
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Research Briefing
By-election timetables
Election rules state elections must be held using a set timetable. This briefing explains the timetable for by-elections to the UK Parliament.
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Research Briefing
Overseas voters
Overseas voters are British citizens living overseas registered to vote in UK Parliament elections. This briefing explains overseas voters' eligibility and voting.
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Research Briefing
Intimidation of candidates and voters
Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.
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Research Briefing
Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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Research Briefing
Pre-election period of sensitivity
Public resources cannot be used for party political campaigning at any time. At elections ministers will normally observe discretion over announcements or decisions that could influence voters.
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