The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Pre-election period of sensitivity
Government and local authority resources cannot be used for party political campaigning at any time. In the run up to an election, the pre-election period of sensitivity, particular care is taken. Government departments and councils will normally observe discretion about making new announcements or decisions that could influence voters.
Census data: How do constituencies with different demographics vote?
Explore 2024 general election results and census data for constituencies using our data tool.
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Research Briefing
Voting systems in the UK
This briefing paper provides an overview of the different voting systems currently used for elections in the UK. It also examines the pros and cons of different systems.
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Research Briefing
The Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.
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Research Briefing
Overseas voters
This briefing describes the eligibility to vote in UK Parliament elections for British citizens living overseas.
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Research Briefing
Women elected to the House of Commons
This list reports all the women who have been elected as MPs to the House of Commons, for each election since 1918 and in the order they were sworn in.
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Constituency casework
Implementing local government boundary reviews in England
This constituency casework page explains how local government boundary reviews are implemented in England by the UK Parliament.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: Call a general election
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 6 January 2025 on an e-petition calling for a new general election. The debate will be opened by Jamie Stone MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to e-petition 700143 that attracted over 2.9 million signatures.
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Research Briefing
Devolution in Scotland: “The settled will”?
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
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Research Briefing
By-election timetables
This briefing explains the timetable for by-elections to the UK Parliament
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Research Briefing
General election 2024 results
Full results and analysis of the 4th July 2024 general election, where Labour won a majority in Parliament
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Insight
2024 general election: Turnout
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.
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Insight
2024 general election: Marginality
The number of marginal seats increased significantly at the 2024 general election. 46 seats were won with a margin of less than 2%.
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