This note looks at turnout in UK elections.
Elections: Turnout (124 KB , PDF)
The extent to which voters turnout to vote at elections in the United Kingdom varies considerably between different types of election. This note provides a range of statistics on turnout at both national and local elections as well as for the devolved administrations. It also provides international comparisons and turnout at European Parliamentary elections.
Elections: Turnout (124 KB , PDF)
The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22, introduced in May 2021, completed its passage through the House of Commons, on 13 September 2021, and been sent to the House of Lords.
This Library Briefing presents statistics on turnout at elections in the UK, including general, local and European Parliament elections and elections to the devolved administrations.
This Commons Library briefing paper presents an overview of UK election results since 1918. It provides summary results for all elections from 1918 to 2021, giving more extensive details about UK general elections. It also includes elections to the European Parliament, devolved legislatures and local government.
