Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the independent review into the functioning of the Windsor Framework carried out by Lord Murphy in the first half of 2025, the recommendations made in his report to the UK government, and the government’s response
Debate Pack
A general debate on Welsh affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010 the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
Research Briefing
The UK Parliament passed an average of 36 acts a year over the last 10 years.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper explaining local government finance reform in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Debate Pack
A general debate on St Andrew's day is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Graeme Downie MP.
Research Briefing
A short research briefing on the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, its origins and contemporary application.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper focusing on policy matters which remain "reserved" to Westminster following the devolution of certain executive and legislative powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Covenant is a statement of the moral obligation which exists between the nation, the government and the armed forces.
Insight
The independent review makes recommendations to the UK Government to build cross-community support for the Windsor Framework.
Research Briefing
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for events that follow a demise of the crown.
Insight
The Sewel Convention states that the UK Parliament does “not normally” legislate on devolved policy areas without consent.
Research Briefing
A research briefing on the Sewel Convention and legislative consent, examining the development of the convention and consent procedures in the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament, Senedd and Northern Ireland Assembly
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the royal prerogative and ministerial advice to the Crown on both the prerogative and statutory public appointments
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