UK election statistics 1945-2000

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This paper has been superseded by Research Paper 12/43, UK Election Statistics: 1918-2012.

The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Voting systems in the UK

This briefing paper provides an overview of the different voting systems currently used for elections in the UK. It also examines the pros and cons of different systems.
- Elections
- UK elections
The Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.