Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: The Independent Expert Panel
The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
This Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2017 Parliament. There were five by-elections in the two year Parliament, details can be found in the report. Full details are presented in the associated PDF but an overview of the recent by-election results are shown below.
By-elections in the 2017-19 Parliament (1MB PDF)
Majority of winning candidate – 1,425 (4.5%)
Majority of winning candidate – 683 (2.0%)
Majority of winning candidate – 1,951 (8.3%)
Majority of winning candidate – 5,629 (25.6%)
Majority of winning candidate – 7,956 (22.7%)
By-elections in the 2017-19 Parliament (1MB PDF)
The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.