Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2022 to present)
Commons Library papers, Committee reports, parliamentary material and UK Government press releases since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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Research Briefing
The legacy of Jo Cox
There will be a general debate on the legacy of Jo Cox, in the Chamber of the House of Commons, on 11 June 2026.
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate: Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 8 June 2026 at 4.30pm on an e-petition calling for the government to make time for bills supported by MPs and the public to complete all their stages in Parliament. The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Lewis Atkinson MP.
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Research Briefing
Scottish Devolution: Section 30 Orders
A briefing on Section 30 Orders, secondary legislation made under the Scotland Act 1998 to increase or restrict – temporarily or permanently – the Scottish Parliament’s legislative authority.
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Research Briefing
Members of Parliament holding dual mandates
MPs who also held seats in the European Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament, and Senedd Cymru / National Assembly for Wales, since 1973.
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Research Briefing
Carry-over of public bills
The carry-over of public bills allows government bills to complete their passage over two parliamentary sessions.
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Research Briefing
Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament elections 2026
Elections to the Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament took place on 7 May 2026. Plaid Cymru won the most seats, followed by Reform UK Wales.
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Research Briefing
Scottish Parliament elections 2026
Elections to the Scottish Parliament took place on 7 May 2026. The Scottish National Party won the most seats, followed by Labour and Reform UK.
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Research Briefing
Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2026/27
This briefing summarises 2026/27’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
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Research Briefing
What might be announced in the King’s Speech 2026?
The State Opening of Parliament and the 2026 King’s Speech are scheduled to take place on 13 May 2026.
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Research Briefing
The United Kingdom and independence
A briefing on how the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently constituted and the mechanisms by which a part of the UK could secede from it.
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Research Briefing
Successful private members’ bills since 1983
Commons and Lords private members’ bills (PMBs), and their sponsoring members, which have received Royal Assent since the start of the 1983 Parliament.
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Research Briefing
What is the King’s Speech
A briefing on the King’s Speech, which sets out the government’s legislative agenda for the forthcoming parliamentary session.
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Research Briefing
State Opening of Parliament – history and ceremonial
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
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Research Briefing
What impact do digital imprints have on voters?
Election campaign material produced by political parties, candidates and non-party campaigners must carry an ‘imprint’ on both digital and printed material. The Representation of the People Bill includes some reforms to the current digital imprints regime.
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