Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.

Local elections 2003. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/44.
Local Elections 2003 (110 KB , PDF)
Local elections 2003. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/44.
Local Elections 2003 (110 KB , PDF)
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
This landing page has been prepared for the Opposition day debate on Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks on 7 June 2023.
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.