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This note examines the practical implications of the decision of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair to hold a referendum on the new EU constitution, if agreed at the European summit. UK wide referendums need primary legislation to set the terms of the question being asked, but the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 regulates the conduct of referendums, setting limits on expenditure.
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This Research Paper sets out the model timetables for Parliamentary general elections and by-elections, together with some illustrative timetables for some possible general election dates. Model local election timetables are also included, together with the timetable for 10 June 2004.
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This Note charts the recent developments in the European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill.
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This note describes the secondary mandate process, gives examples of the use of the system and explores some the issues that the secondary mandate idea raises.
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European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill (Bill 160 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/76.
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On 14 September 2003 Sweden held a referendum on adopting the euro. The ‘no’ campaign had led in opinion polls in the weeks and months before the vote. A few days before the referendum the Foreign Minister, Anna Lindh, was murdered. The result of the referendum was a clear vote against adopting the euro.
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This paper has been superseded by Research Paper 12/43, UK Election Statistics: 1918-2012.
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Welsh Assembly Elections: 1 May 2003. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/45.
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Scottish Parliament elections:1 May 2003. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/46.
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Local elections 2003. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/44.
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Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Bill. (Bill 104 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/43.
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Northern Ireland Assembly Elections Bill. (Bill 74 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/21.
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European Parliament (Representation) Bill ( Bill 7 of 2002/03).House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/78.
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Local elections in England: 2 May 2002. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/33.
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Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill (Bill 28 of 2001/02). House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/75.
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