Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: The Independent Expert Panel
The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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Research Briefing
Urgent questions in the House of Commons since 1997
Urgent questions asked from the beginning of the 1997-98 session, including the title, date and names of the Speaker granting, MP asking and minister responding.
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Research Briefing
Women elected to the House of Commons
This list reports all the women who have been elected as MPs to the House of Commons, for each election since 1918 and in the order they were sworn in.
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Research Briefing
Evolution and changing composition of departmental select committees
Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size since 1979.
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Research Briefing
Chairs of Commons select committees since 2010
House of Commons select committee chairs in the 2024, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2010 parliaments.
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Research Briefing
Committee of Privileges
This briefing outlines the remit and powers of the Committee of Privileges. It also provides brief details of matters referred to the Committee since 1979.
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Research Briefing
Appointments to the Chiltern Hundreds and Manor of Northstead Stewardships since 1880
Resignations of MPs from the House of Commons since 1880.
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Research Briefing
How might a cap on donations affect political party income in the UK?
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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Research Briefing
When do political donations have to be disclosed?
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).
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Research Briefing
MPs’ second jobs
The government has proposed further restrictions on MPs’ second jobs.
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Research Briefing
Attendance of the Prime Minister at Prime Minister’s Questions since 1979
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) attended by Prime Ministers since 1979, the number at which the Prime Minister was not present and related facts.
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Research Briefing
The office and functions of the Prime Minister
A briefing paper on the office and functions of the Prime Minister
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Research Briefing
Select committees: Election of chairs and members
This briefing sets out the timetable for the election of select committee chairs and members; and looks at proposals to regulate elections and appoint acting chairs.
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