Devolution in Scotland: “The settled will”?
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland

The by-election in Rochester and Strood on 20 November 2014 was the 21st since the 2010 General Election. UKIP took the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 2,920, pushing the Conservatives into second place.
By-elections 2010-15 (243 KB , PDF)
This research briefing sets out results of the 21 by-elections held during the 2010-15 Parliament.
Results for previous by-elections for parliaments since 1997 are available on the Parliament website.
By-elections 2010-15 (243 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
This briefing outlines the system of recall of MPs in the UK
A Bill to make provision for ensuring the secrecy of ballots cast in polling stations at elections; and for connected purposes.