Restoration and Renewal – developments since October 2019
This briefing paper provides an update on developments since the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019 received Royal Assent in October 2019.
Elections Bill: instructions to the Public Bill Committee
An explanation of the motion for an instruction to the Public Bill Committee examining the Elections Bill 2021-22.
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
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22: progress of the Bill
The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill 2021-22, introduced in May 2021, completed its passage through the House of Commons, on 13 September 2021, and been sent to the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Maiden Speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches by newly elected MPs since 1918
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Research Briefing
MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended
This list notes MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw, or who have been suspended.
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Research Briefing
Expedited legislation: Public bills receiving their Second and Third Readings on the same day in the House of Commons
Fast-tracked bills in the House of Commons
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The coronavirus timeline: Measures taken by the House of Commons
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
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Insight
Coronavirus timeline: End of hybrid proceedings in the House of Commons
How has the Commons adapted procedures since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic?
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Debate Pack
The legacy of Jo Cox
A general debate on the legacy of Jo Cox is scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 9 September 2021. It will be opened by Neil Coyle and was granted by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
UK Election Statistics: 1918-2021: A century of elections
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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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
The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
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Research Briefing
Apologies by MPs to the House of Commons since 1979
This list attempts to capture all instances where an apology has been made on the floor of the House of Commons since 1979.
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Research Briefing
MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
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