Evolution and changing composition of departmental select committees
Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size over the…
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European Parliament elections 2019: results and analysis
This briefing paper analyses the results of the 2019 European Parliament elections, focussing on both the UK and EU-wide results.…
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Recall Elections
Recall is used to describe a process where the electorate in an area can trigger a special election to remove…
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Leadership Elections: Conservative Party
This House of Commons Library briefing paper sets out the current rules for election of a Conservative Party leader, and…
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Introduction to devolution in the UK
An introduction to the devolution settlements in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, London and parts of England.…
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The Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill 2017-19
The Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill 2017-19 is a Private Member’s Bill that seeks to change the Rules for Redistribution of…
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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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Commons Opposition Day debates since 1992
This Note lists opposition day debates in the House of Commons, by party and by session. The five tables cover…
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Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill 2017-19
The Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill 2017-19 was introduced on 8 May 2019. It received a second reading on…
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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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The UK’s reaction to protests in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is experiencing some of its largest protests in recent years. Here, we look at how MPs and the UK Government have responded. …
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Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme
The House debated the Independent Complaints and Grievance Policy Programme Team’s Delivery Report on 19 July and agreed a new…
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Making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace
A general debate on making Parliament a more modern, family friendly and accessible workplace will take place in the Commons…
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Prorogation of Parliament
This briefing paper explains what it means to “prorogue” Parliament, under what authority it is done, and what its consequences…
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What’s happened to the 2019 Spending Review?
Spending reviews usually take place every two to four years – a new one is expected but why have we not seen it?…
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