Intimidation of candidates and voters
This briefing examines the intimidation of MPs and candidates recent developments to address their security. It also explains measures to prevent intimidation of voters
This briefing examines the intimidation of MPs and candidates recent developments to address their security. It also explains measures to prevent intimidation of voters
A briefing on devolution in Northern Ireland
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
Research Briefing
Early elections in 2024 accentuated a three-way split in the French National Assembly, making stable government more difficult
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises the operation and subject of Speakers' conferences, ad hoc cross-party committees chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the timetable for by-elections to the UK Parliament
Research Briefing
Austria is holding legislative elections on 29 September 2024. 183 members of the National Council will be elected, with the leader of the political party with the most seats expected to form a coalition government.
Research Briefing
Full results and analysis of the 4th July 2024 general election, where Labour won a majority in Parliament
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
Insight
Turnout at the 2024 general election was below 2019 levels across the UK. Seats won by Labour generally had lower turnout than seats won by the Conservatives.
Insight
The number of marginal seats increased significantly at the 2024 general election. 46 seats were won with a margin of less than 2%.
Insight
Reform UK won five seats in 2024 and the Green Party won four seats, which were records for their parties. But both won a larger share of votes than seats.
Research Briefing
This briefing examines the way that Parliament scrutinises the Government's proposals for taxation, set out in the annual Budget statement.
Insight
More independent and minor party candidates stood in the 2024 general election than in 2019.
Insight
Of the 23 MPs that won by-elections in the 2019–24 Parliament, 18 won seats in the 2024 general election.
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