Constituency casework,Research Briefing
British citizens and voting from abroad: a quick guide
A quick guide to overseas voters, British expats who can vote in a general election.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Voter ID: a quick guide
A quick guide to voter identification requirements for people voting in person in a polling station.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Registering to vote: a quick guide
A quick guide to who can register to vote and how.
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate relating to banning people convicted of terrorism offences from standing for elected office
There will be a debate on e-petition 759385 calling for a ban on anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for election.
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Research Briefing
Representation of the People Bill 2024-26
The bill’s proposals include lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections, allowing for automated electoral registration and making changes to political donations rules.
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Research Briefing
Overseas voters
Overseas voters are British citizens living overseas registered to vote in UK Parliament elections. This briefing explains overseas voters' eligibility and voting.
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Research Briefing
Intimidation of candidates and voters
Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.
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Research Briefing
Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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Research Briefing
Pre-election period of sensitivity
Public resources cannot be used for party political campaigning at any time. At elections ministers will normally observe discretion over announcements or decisions that could influence voters.
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Research Briefing
Is there a by-election when an MP changes party?
When an MP defects to another party, this is called 'crossing the floor'. Crossing the floor does not usually trigger a by-election in the MP's constituency.
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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
Who can vote in UK elections?
This briefing summarises the voting rights for different types of elections in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Voting age
The UK Government has introduced a bill to make 16 the voting age for all elections. This briefing details the voting age for UK elections and the debate about lowering the voting age.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics and democracy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 9 February 2026 on an e-petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics and democracy. The debate will be opened by Ben Goldsborough MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to e-petition 744215 that has attracted over 114,000 signatures.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: Call an immediate general election
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 12 January 2026 on an e-petition calling for a new general election. The debate will be opened by John Lamont MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to e-petition 727309 that attracted over 1 million signatures.
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