MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as…
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Parliament
MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended
MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw or who have been suspended.…
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Planning for a no-deal Brexit
After Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019 the Government intensified planning for a no-deal Brexit and stressed its…
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The election of a Speaker
Outlines the procedure for electing a Speaker and looks at the Procedure Committee’s review of the 2009 election of the Speaker.…
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Social background of Members of Parliament 1979-2017
This briefing paper provides data on the gender, age, ethnicity and educational backgrounds of MPs elected at the 2017 General…
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Brexit statements
This paper provides links to a selection of statements both written and oral that have referenced Brexit in the title…
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Brexit debates 2019
This paper provides links to a selection of debates that have referenced Brexit in the title or during a debate…
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Dissolution of Parliament
Under provisions in the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, Parliament is dissolved automatically 25 working days before a general election. The…
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Pensions of ministers and senior office holders
This note looks at developments in the pension arrangements for ministers and senior office holders…
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Brexit questions in national and EU courts
It has been predicted that Brexit issues will give rise to many legal actions in UK and other Member States’…
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Parliament and the three extensions of Article 50
This paper explains the legal and political background to the three extensions of the UK’s EU-exit process under Article 50…
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Protests around Parliament
This briefing paper provides an overview of the current provisions on protests around Parliament, including a background of previous legislation,…
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European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2019-20
The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 14 October 2019.…
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The Withdrawal Agreement Bill: The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
What does the Withdrawal Agreement Bill say about what will happen to Northern Ireland post-Brexit? How will it translate into…
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Withdrawal Agreement Bill: The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
What does the Withdrawal Agreement Bill say about what will happen to Northern Ireland post-Brexit? How will it translate into…
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Brexit deal: A guide to the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration
The following guide brings together House of Commons Library publications on the October 2019 Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.…
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