Voting age
The UK Government has said the voting age will be reduced to 16 for all elections. This briefing details the voting age for UK elections and the debate about lowering the voting age.
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Overseas voters
This briefing describes the eligibility to vote in UK Parliament elections for British citizens living overseas.
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Constituency casework
Registering to vote
This constituency casework page explains who can register to vote and how.
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Constituency casework
Showing ID when voting
This constituency casework page explains the voter ID requirements for voters in polling stations.
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Constituency casework
Voting whilst living abroad
This constituency casework page explains how British expats can vote in a general election. These are called overseas voters.
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Constituency casework
Applying for a Voter Authority Certificate
This constituency casework page explains how to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate in Great Britain.
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Insight
2024 general election: Performance of Reform and the Greens
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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Insight
What happens in the Commons after the general election?
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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Insight
2024 general election: What happens when the polls close?
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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Research Briefing
Prisoners’ voting rights
This House of Commons Briefing Paper analyses the debate over the voting rights of prisoners since May 2015, it also includes a concise summary of the main developments before May 2015.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Voting
This briefing outlines how armed forces personnel can register to vote and sets out the background to service voting.
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Research Briefing
Anonymous electoral registration
This note outlines the current requirements for anonymous electoral registration
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Research Briefing
Supply and sale of the electoral register
This note explains the supply and sale of the full and open versions of the electoral register.
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Insight
Can I see your ID? Proving who you are at the polling station
People without an acceptable form of voter ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate to show at the polls.
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