Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum

This List notes Conservative Party leaders and officials since 1975.
Conservative Party leaders and officials since 1975 (122 KB , PDF)
Conservative Party structure and organisatio(PDF 388 KB)
Constitution of the Conservative Party: Includes leadership election rules and procedures for selecting candidates.
Oliver Letwin, Hearts and Minds: The Battle for the Conservative Party from Thatcher to the Present, Biteback, 2017
Tim Bale, The Conservative Party: From Thatcher to Cameron, Polity Press, 2016
Robert Blake, The Conservative Party from Peel to Major, Faber & Faber, 2011
The Commons Library briefing Leadership Elections: Conservative Party, 11 July 2016, looks at the current and previous rules for the election of the leader of the Conservative Party.
The current composition of the House of Commons and links to the websites of all the parties represented in the Commons can be found on the Parliament website: current state of the parties.
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.
Any comments or corrections to the lists would be gratefully received and should be sent to the Parliament & Constitution Centre. Suggestions for new lists welcomed.
Conservative Party leaders and officials since 1975 (122 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
This briefing outlines the remit and powers of the Committee of Privileges. It also provides brief details of matters referred to the Committee since 1979.