Insight
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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Research Briefing
Local government air quality responsibilities
Local authorities must monitor and improve air quality to meet objectives. This briefing gives an overview of the local air quality management regime.
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Research Briefing
Risk-based exclusion of MPs
A scheme to exclude MPs under investigation for sexual misconduct has been implemented in standing orders.
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Research Briefing
Romania: recent political developments and 2024 elections
The results of the Romanian presidential election at the end of 2024 were annulled following reports of irregularities and interference by a state actor.
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Debate Pack
Fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland
A Westminster Hall debate on the fiscal impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Scotland is scheduled for Tuesday 7 January 2025 from 2.30pm until 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Greg Poynton MP.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate: Call a general election
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 6 January 2025 on an e-petition calling for a new general election. The debate will be opened by Jamie Stone MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to e-petition 700143 that attracted over 2.9 million signatures.
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Research Briefing
Free votes in the House of Commons since 1979
A list of known free (not whipped) votes in the House of Commons since 1979.
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Research Briefing
Safeguarding the Union: Progress in implementing the Windsor Framework
This briefing looks at the changes made by the January 2024 Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to the operation of the Windsor Framework and Internal Market Act, and other measures affecting the trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.
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Research Briefing
Who is the Cabinet Secretary and how are they appointed?
The Cabinet Secretary is the Head of the Home Civil Service. They are appointed by the Prime Minister following a recruitment process.
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Insight
Who is the Cabinet Secretary and how are they appointed?
The Cabinet Secretary is the Head of the Home Civil Service. They are appointed by the Prime Minister following a recruitment process.
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Research Briefing
A shift in approach? Assimilated law reform and the change of government
The Labour government's approach to reform of legacy EU laws is different from that of its Conservative predecessor. This briefing tracks changes in assimilated law in the first half of 2024 and looks at the future direction of reform following the General Election.
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Research Briefing
How is a new Archbishop of Canterbury chosen?
A new Archbishop of Canterbury will be appointed following the resignation of Justin Welby on 12 November 2024. Timings are yet to be confirmed.
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Insight
How is a new Archbishop of Canterbury chosen?
A new Archbishop of Canterbury will be appointed following the resignation of Justin Welby on 12 November 2024. Timings are yet to be confirmed.
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Research Briefing
The Law Commission and Law Commission Bill Procedures
This briefing outlines the work of the Law Commission of England and Wales and describes the parliamentary procedures used to implement Law Commission recommendations.
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