Research Briefing
The seventh general review of Parliamentary constituencies, the 2018 Review, is currently underway. This paper summarises the proposals and gives some key statistics for Northern Ireland
Research Briefing
This note lists UK Parliamentary seats by marginality using the results from the 2017 General Election.
Research Briefing
A by-election takes place in the House of Commons when a seat becomes vacant, either through the Member of Parliament dying or resigning the seat. This list notes by-elections that have taken place more than three months after the vacancy.
Debate Pack
Debate Pack for the debate on the abuse and intimidation of candidates and the public during the General Election campaign on 17 July 2017.
Debate Pack
Debate Pack for the Westminster Hall Debate on the abuse and intimidation of candidates and the public in UK elections on 12 July 2017.
Research Briefing
As the 2017 Parliament grapples with the constitutional challenges of Brexit, it will also have a range of internal ‘housekeeping’ and electoral issues to consider, with the potential to make Parliament look and feel very different at the next election. Some issues are current (constituency boundary reviews and renovation of the Palace of Westminster). Others
Research Briefing
Candidates in a UK Parliamentary Election must pay a deposit – currently £500. If they receive at least 5% of the votes their deposit is returned. Deposits lost in 2017 by party In the 2017 General Election there were 1,568 candidates who lost their £500 deposit (47.5% of all candidates). In total £784,000 worth of
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