Insight
Candidate spending in the 2024 general election
Candidate spending was higher in the 2024 general election than in the 2019 general election. Candidate spending is regulated differently to party spending.
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Research Briefing
Dissolution of Parliament: recent developments
A research briefing examining recent developments in relation to the law concerning the dissolution of Parliament
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Research Briefing
The office and role of Speaker
A research briefing on the office and role of the Speaker of the House of Commons
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Research Briefing
Local government in England: structures
How English local government is structured: counties, districts, unitary authorities; elections, funding, and accountability
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: rules for political donations
E-petition 707189 relating to the rules for political donations will be debated in Westminster Hall on Monday 31 March, 4:30pm. The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Research Briefing
Countering Russian influence in the UK
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK has applied sanctions and changed rules around visas and corporate transparency to counter Russian influence.
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Debate Pack
General debate on political finance rules
There will be a general debate on political finance rules in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 6 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Lloyd Hatton MP.
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Research Briefing
The Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.
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Research Briefing
France: recent political developments and the 2024 National Assembly elections
The 2024 elections accentuated a three-way split in the French National Assembly, leading to further instability. The government appointed in September had fallen by the end of the year.
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Constituency casework
Implementing local government boundary reviews in England
This constituency casework page explains how local government boundary reviews are implemented in England by the UK Parliament.
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Constituency casework
Registering to vote
This constituency casework page explains who can register to vote and how.
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Constituency casework
Showing ID when voting
This constituency casework page explains the voter ID requirements for voters in polling stations.
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Constituency casework
Voting whilst living abroad
This constituency casework page explains how British expats can vote in a general election. These are called overseas voters.
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Constituency casework
Applying for a Voter Authority Certificate
This constituency casework page explains how to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate in Great Britain.
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Research Briefing
Foreign political donations in the UK
Foreign political donations are banned in the UK, but it is possible for foreign money to enter UK politics. The government has said it will review donation rules.
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