Who can vote in UK elections?
This briefing summarises the voting rights for different types of elections in the UK.
Elections Bill: instructions to the Public Bill Committee
An explanation of the motion for an instruction to the Public Bill Committee examining the Elections Bill 2021-22.
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22: progress of the Bill
The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22, introduced in May 2021, completed its passage through the House of Commons, on 13 September 2021, and been sent to the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
The Budget and the annual Finance Bill
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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Research Briefing
Voter ID
The Government has announced plans to introduce voter ID requirements. This briefing looks at arguments for and against voter ID, pilot schemes and case studies.
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Research Briefing
Intimidation of candidates and voters
This briefing outlines the background to the expected new electoral offence of intimidation of candidates and the expected update of the electoral offence of undue influence.
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Research Briefing
Elections Bill 2021-22
The second reading debate on the Elections bill has been scheduled for 7 September 2021.
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Research Briefing
Turnout at elections
This Library Briefing presents statistics on turnout at elections in the UK, including general, local and European Parliament elections and elections to the devolved administrations.
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Research Briefing
UK Election Statistics: 1918-2021: A century of elections
This Commons Library briefing paper presents an overview of UK election results since 1918. It provides summary results for all elections from 1918 to 2021, giving more extensive details about UK general elections. It also includes elections to the European Parliament, devolved legislatures and local government.
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Research Briefing
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
Peru: 2021 presidential election
Peru held a general election on 11 April 2021. No single presidential candidate gained a majority of votes cast, so run-off poll was held on 6 June, with Pedro Castillo securing a narrow victory.
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Research Briefing
Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament elections 2021
The 2021 Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament elections took place on 6 May. The largest party was Labour, winning 30 seats. The Conservatives made the largest gains and replaced Plaid Cymru as the second largest party.
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Debate Pack
Regulation of election campaign finances
On 8 July 2021 at 3.15 pm there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on Regulation of election campaign finances. This debate will be led by Damian Collins MP.
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Research Briefing
Iran: 2021 presidential election
Iran held a presidential election on 18 June 2021, with Ebrahim Raisi securing a majority of votes and winning the election.
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Research Briefing
Women Members of Parliament
This briefing paper provides a list of all the women who have ever been elected to the House of Commons.
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