The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 creates a five year period between general elections. Early elections may only be held in specified circumstances. A joint committee has been appointed to undertake a statutory review of the Act and undertake pre-legislative scrutiny of Government proposals to repeal the Act.
Documents to download
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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.
Documents to download
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By-elections 2010-15 (243 KB, PDF)
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