The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Parliamentary election timetables (4th ed). House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/14 (replaces 97/40).
Parliamentary Election Timetables (341KB PDF)
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This paper was published in 2001. For more recent information, please see Library briefing CBP 10301, Election timetables. |
This Research Paper sets out the model timetables for Parliamentary general elections and by-elections. It explains the factors affecting the timetables and details changes following the Representation of the People Act 2000. Illustrative tables for some possible general election dates during the remainder of the current Parliament are also included. This paper replaces Research Paper 97/40 Parliamentary Election Timetables.
Parliamentary Election Timetables (341KB PDF)
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 together with a list of the the successful candidates in by-elections since 2005.
Elections use many technical terms. This briefing gives a glossary of election related terms.