The Elections Bill 2021-22, introduced in July 2021, completed its committee stage in the House of Commons on 26 October 2021. Remaining stages in the House of Commons are scheduled to take place on Monday 17 January 2022.
This list identifies all the women who have ever been elected to the House of Commons in the order in which they were sworn in.
Constituencies are reviewed periodically by independent Boundary Commissions, one for each part of the UK. This briefing outlines how the public can get involved in the consultation stages.
Research Briefing
Germany held a parliamentary election on 26 September 2021. After months of negotiations, a new coalition government was sworn in on 8 December.
Research Briefing
This paper discusses the way that Parliament scrutinises the Government's proposals for taxation, set out in the annual Budget statement. It looks at how this procedure may be affected by the timing of a General Election, and the decision in 2017 to move the Budget from the Spring to the Autumn. It also provides some suggestions for further reading.
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Which are the main elections to watch in Africa in 2022? After several coups, what are the prospects for peaceful transitions to civilian rule?
Research Briefing
This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 and also lists the successful candidate in by-elections since 2005.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2019 Parliament. Full details are presented in the associated PDF but an overview of the recent by-election results are shown below. Data is also attached on this page.
Research Briefing
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 creates a five year period between general elections. Early elections may only be held in specified circumstances. The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22, currently going through Parliament, would repeal the 2011 Act.
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What are the types of political disengagement and how common are they in constituencies in Britain?
Research Briefing
This Briefing Paper provides information on the eligibility to vote in UK Parliamentary elections for British citizens living overseas and the government's plans to end the 15-year rule - it's 'votes for life' policy.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Local Government (Disqualification) Bill 2021-22
Research Briefing
Parliamentary constituency boundaries are reviewed periodically by independent Boundary Commissions. This House of Commons Library briefing summarises the current rules and procedures for boundary changes and how they have changed over time. It also gives an overview how the number of MPs has reached the current level of 650.
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