Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-25
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill removes the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.
Leadership elections: Conservative Party
This House of Commons Library briefing paper sets out the current rules for election of a Conservative Party leader, and the background to their introduction.
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Research Briefing
Opposition day debates in the House of Commons since 1992
An opposition day is one on which an opposition party sets the agenda. Dates of debates, parties choosing the subject and the outcome of each debate are listed
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Research Briefing
Financial scrutiny in Parliament
One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
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Research Briefing
The UK Supreme Court
Learn more about the UK Supreme Court, how it came into existence, and why it replaced the House of Lords as the UK's highest court.
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Research Briefing
Chairs of Commons select committees since 2010
House of Commons select committee chairs in the 2024, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2010 parliaments.
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Research Briefing
Select committees: election of chairs and members
This briefing paper outlines the timetable for the election of chairs and members of select committees at the beginning of the 2024 Parliament. It also summarises timetables in the previous (2010, 2015, 2017 and 2019) Parliaments.
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Insight
Magna Carta: Does it still matter?
Only three clauses of the Magna Carta remain in force: two apply to institutions, not individuals, and the third has mostly been superseded by other laws.
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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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Research Briefing
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
House of Commons Commission (External Members)
Two external members serve on the House of Commons Commission. They are appointed by resolution of the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Recall of Parliament
This briefing paper discusses the procedure for recalling Parliament, as well as providing details of recent occasions when Parliament has been recalled.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons ballot bills since 1997
Results of the House of Commons ballot for Private Members’ Bills (PMBs) in each session since 1997-98
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Research Briefing
Finances of the Monarchy
A research briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
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