This Insight explains what the current law of prorogation is, why some experts think it should be reformed, and what some of the options for reform might be.
Documents to download
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Living former Members of the House of Commons (227 KB, PDF)
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Supporting documents
- Living former Members of the House of Commons (51 KB, Excel Spreadsheet) (51 KB, Excel Spreadsheet)
Living former Members
MPs are listed with any titles at the time they ceased to be an MP and the party they belonged to at the time. The list does not include MPs who now sit in the House of Lords. A list of members of the House of Lords who were Members of the House of Commons can be found on the Parliament website under House of Lords FAQs.
Further information
More detailed information on MPs who served between 1979 and 2010, including ministerial posts and party allegiance, covering their time in the UK Parliament and other legislatures, can be found in the Commons Library Briefing on Members 1979-2010.
Association of Former Members of Parliament
The PoliticsHome website has contact details for the Association of Former Members of Parliament.
Parliament: facts and figures
This series of publications contains data on various subjects relating to Parliament and Government. Topics include legislation, MPs, select committees, debates, divisions and Parliamentary procedure.
Feedback
Any comments, corrections or suggestions for new lists should be sent to the Parliament and Constitution Centre. Suggestions for new lists welcomed.
Documents to download
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Living former Members of the House of Commons (227 KB, PDF)
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Supporting documents
- Living former Members of the House of Commons (51 KB, Excel Spreadsheet) (51 KB, Excel Spreadsheet)
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