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Elections

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    How might a cap on donations affect political party income in the UK?

    Monday, 24 August, 2026

    Modelling suggests that a cap on political donations would have substantially reduced annual party income in the year of, and the year before, the 2024 general election.

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    • Elections
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    When do political donations have to be disclosed?

    Thursday, 06 August, 2026

    There are a number of different regulated entities in UK politics that, when certain thresholds are met, have to a) ensure that donations come from permissible sources and b) disclose information about the donor (often to the Electoral Commission).

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    Local government reorganisation 2026

    Thursday, 23 July, 2026

    Developments and decisions on the reorganisation of English local government in 2025-26

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Government
    • Local government
  • Research Briefing

    Prime Ministers

    Tuesday, 21 July, 2026

    This briefing lists the Prime Ministers who have served in the United Kingdom since 1721. It also provides information on changes of Prime Minister between general elections since 1900.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Government
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
    • Government data
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  • Research Briefing

    The Privy Council: history, functions and membership

    Sunday, 19 July, 2026

    A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

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    General Election Dates 1832-2024

    Thursday, 16 July, 2026

    A list of all UK General elections dates since 1832.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
  • Research Briefing

    Election timetables

    Wednesday, 15 July, 2026

    Election rules include a timetable that must be followed. This briefing explains what is in the timetables and how long they run.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Voter Authority Certificates: a quick guide

    Thursday, 09 July, 2026

    Voter Authority Certificates (VACs), a free type of voter ID, are available to people without any other accepted form of photo ID.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
  • Research Briefing

    By-election timetables

    Tuesday, 07 July, 2026

    Election rules state elections must be held using a set timetable. This briefing explains the timetable for by-elections to the UK Parliament.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • UK elections
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    British citizens and voting from abroad: a quick guide

    Monday, 06 July, 2026

    A quick guide to overseas voters, British expats who can vote in a general election.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Voter ID: a quick guide

    Thursday, 02 July, 2026

    A quick guide to voter identification requirements for people voting in person in a polling station.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Registering to vote: a quick guide

    Thursday, 02 July, 2026

    A quick guide to who can register to vote and how.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Voters
  • Research Briefing

    E-petition debate relating to banning people convicted of terrorism offences from standing for elected office

    Friday, 26 June, 2026

    There will be a debate on e-petition 759385 calling for a ban on anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for election.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
  • Research Briefing

    Denmark: 2026 election and new coalition government

    Friday, 12 June, 2026

    Following the Danish election on 24 March 2026, Mette Frederiksen has been appointed to serve a third term as prime minister, leading a minority coalition government.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Europe
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Representation of the People Bill 2024-26

    Monday, 08 June, 2026

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • Parliament
    • Voters

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