Leadership elections: Conservative Party
This House of Commons Library briefing paper sets out the current rules for election of a Conservative Party leader, and the background to their introduction.
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UK Election Statistics: 1918-2012 (426 KB , PDF)
This paper presents an overview of results from UK elections since 1918. It includes summary results for general elections and parliamentary by-elections; local government elections including elected mayors; elections to the European Parliament and devolved bodies; and results from referendums. Data are also provided on the social backgrounds of Members elected to the House of Commons.
An updated version of this briefing paper is available from – UK Election Statistics 1918-2015
Documents to download
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UK Election Statistics: 1918-2012 (426 KB , PDF)
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