This List notes opposition day debates in the House of Commons since 2017. Opposition day debates under previous administrations are listed in the spreadsheet which is uploaded as a supporting document. The five tables cover:
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E-petition 223729 relating to rescinding Article 50 if the Vote Leave campaign broke electoral laws (218 KB, PDF)
The decision by the Electoral Commission to fine Vote Leave and refer it to the police for breaking electoral law in exceeding campaign spending limits has led to calls for the EU referendum result to be annulled and the UK’s Article 50 notification to leave the EU revoked.
The legislation setting out the regulatory framework for referendums does not contain any provisions for annulling or overturning a result. This is in contrast to the rules on parliamentary elections which allow for individual constituency results to be declared void if an individual candidate(s) spends more than the limits set for the regulated period of an election.
There are differing opinions as to whether or not the UK’s Article 50 notification on withdrawal from the EU can itself be withdrawn by the UK government. However, EU leaders have indicated that they would be open to a change of mind from the UK.
Documents to download
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E-petition 223729 relating to rescinding Article 50 if the Vote Leave campaign broke electoral laws (218 KB, PDF)
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On 23 June 2020, the House approved the establishment of an Independent Expert Panel to consider cases against MPs raised under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. On 25 November 2020, it approved the appointment of the eight members of the Independent Expert Panel.
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This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the rules which affect getting divorced where there is a cross-border element, including divorces involving residents or nationals of EU Member States.
