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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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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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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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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.
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More independent and minor party candidates stood in the 2024 general election than in 2019.
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Of the 23 MPs that won by-elections in the 2019–24 Parliament, 18 won seats in the 2024 general election.
Research Briefing
On Thursday 2 May 2024 the fourth elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) took place in 37 PCC areas in England and Wales.
Research Briefing
Elections for the Mayor of London and the London Assembly were held on 2 May 2024. Sadiq Khan was re-elected as mayor and Labour won 11 seats on the Assembly.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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The Monarch appoints a Prime Minister under the royal prerogative, although the process is a very private event.
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The Prime Minister advises the Monarch who should become members of the government. By convention, ministers will be MPs or members of the House of Lords.
Data dashboards
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data for parliamentary constituencies, covering topics such as demographics, unemployment, and child poverty.
Data dashboards
Constituency-level data on electorates in the UK, including data for both the parliamentary and the local government franchise
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After a general election, MPs must elect a Speaker and then swear in. After the King’s Speech opens the parliamentary session, Commons business can begin.
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The Library will be publishing verified results around a week after the 2024 general election. This Insight explains how votes are counted and results declared.
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