Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the independent review into the functioning of the Windsor Framework carried out by Lord Murphy in the first half of 2025, the recommendations made in his report to the UK government, and the government’s response
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This note outlines the current requirements for anonymous electoral registration
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This briefing summarises the voting rights for different types of elections in the UK.
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Postponement and reinstatement of elections in some local councils for May 2026
Debate Pack
A general debate on Welsh affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010 the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
Research Briefing
This settlement increases funding to local authorities in England, and alters the funding distribution. It was approved by the Commons on 11 February 2026.
Research Briefing
What does "taking control of the Order paper" mean? Why is it difficult?
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of appointing a Minister for Men and Boys is scheduled to take place on 25 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Dr Luke Evans MP.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 2 March 2026 on an e-petition calling for members of the public to be given the right to vote no confidence in the government. The debate will be opened by John Lamont MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to e-petition 734311 that attracted over 120,000 signatures.
Research Briefing
The UK Government has introduced a bill to make 16 the voting age for all elections. This briefing details the voting age for UK elections and the debate about lowering the voting age.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on funding for local authorities in inner London on 10 February 2026. The debate will be led by Helen Hayes MP.
Research Briefing
The UK Parliament passed an average of 36 acts a year over the last 10 years.
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The House of Commons can use its power to call for ‘persons, papers and records’ to obtain government papers.
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Heads of state and dignitaries who have addressed MPs and members of the House of Lords since 1935.
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Hybrid bills are public bills containing provisions that would affect the general public as well as the interests of certain individuals or organisations.
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