Research Briefing
2024 King’s Speech: progress of legislation
What progress did bills announced in the 2024 King's Speech make in the first session of the 2024 Parliament?
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Research Briefing
The legacy of Jo Cox
There will be a general debate on the legacy of Jo Cox, in the Chamber of the House of Commons, on 11 June 2026.
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Research Briefing
Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) Act 2026: Passage of the legislation
This act increased the number of ministers who are entitled to receive a ministerial salary from 109 to 120.
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Research Briefing
Carry-over of public bills
The carry-over of public bills allows government bills to complete their passage over two parliamentary sessions.
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Research Briefing
Restoration and Renewal: Developing the strategic case and costed proposals
The Client Board has proposed preparatory building works before a decision on how to proceed with restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster in 2030.
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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
What is the procedure for recalling Parliament, when has Parliament been recalled recently and can the devolved legislatures be recalled?
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Research Briefing
Modernisation Committee
An overview of the current Modernisation Committee, established in 2024, and the work of the previous Modernisation Committee, which sat from 1997 to 2010.
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Research Briefing
Liaison Committee: Taking evidence from the Prime Minister
The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses: Index of Library briefings
This page links to Library briefings on MPs’ pay and expenses published since 2001.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses 2025/26
This briefing looks at MPs' pay and expenses and how they are determined. It reports salary levels and budget limits for MPs' expenses since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Determining subjects for debate on Estimates Days
Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026.
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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
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
Taking control of the Order Paper
What does "taking control of the Order paper" mean? Why is it difficult?
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