Overseas voters
This briefing describes the eligibility to vote in UK Parliament elections for British citizens living overseas.

This briefing sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2024 Parliament, including lists of candidates, vote share and voter turnout.
By-elections in the 2024 Parliament (162 KB , PDF)
This research briefing sets out results of the by-elections held during the 2024 Parliament. Results for previous by-elections for parliaments since 1997 are available in the following briefings:
By-elections since 1945 are also summarised in UK Election Statistics: 1918-2023.
Winner: Sarah Pochin (Reform).
Full result details of the by-election can be found on the UK Parliament election results page for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.
By-elections in the 2024 Parliament (162 KB , PDF)
This briefing describes the eligibility to vote in UK Parliament elections for British citizens living overseas.
Candidate spending was higher in the 2024 general election than in the 2019 general election. Candidate spending is regulated differently to party spending.
This briefing analyses the results of the Local Elections which took place in England on 1 May 2025.