Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides data on the gender, age, ethnicity and educational backgrounds of Members of Parliament elected at the 2019 General Election and how this has changed over time.
Research Briefing
Portugal held a parliamentary election on 30 January 2022. Incumbent Prime Minister Antonio Costa secured a majority of seats in the new parliament and will serve a third term in office.
Research Briefing
A bill briefing on the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill 2021-22
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.
Insight
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
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.
Insight
What are the types of political disengagement and how common are they in constituencies in Britain?
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Local Government (Disqualification) Bill 2021-22
Research Briefing
On 15 August 2021, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a snap general election to be held on 20 September, to elect the 338 Members of the Canadian House of Commons.
Research Briefing
An explanation of the motion for an instruction to the Public Bill Committee examining the Elections Bill 2021-22.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
The second reading debate on the Elections bill has been scheduled for 7 September 2021.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
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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