Research Briefing
Liaison Committee: Taking evidence from the Prime Minister
The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses: Index of Library briefings
This page links to Library briefings on MPs’ pay and expenses published since 2001.
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Determining subjects for debate on Estimates Days
Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026.
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Cryptocurrency donations in UK politics
On 25 March 2026 the Rycroft Review recommended that a moratorium be placed on political donations made in cryptoassets. In a statement following the release of the review, the Government announced that they would bring forward an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill which would do this.
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Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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How to spot spin and inappropriate use of statistics
How are statistics most commonly spun or used incorrectly and what are some of the best ways to tell when this has happened?
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How to adjust for inflation
We all know £100 could buy a lot more 50 years ago. But how much more? This briefing explains how to adjust for changes in the value of money over time.
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Uncertainty and risk
An overview of the concepts of uncertainty and risk, their links to other aspects of statistical literacy and communication and understanding of risk.
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A basic outline of regression analysis
What can statistical techniques tell us about the relationship between two variables?
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Confidence intervals and statistical significance
What are confidence intervals? Why is statistical significance so important? How are these two concepts related?
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Survey sampling
Guidance on survey sampling covering sample size, different types of probability sampling and non-probability sampling.
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How to read potentially confusing charts
The patterns shown in some types of charts can be difficult to interpret, as can some types of data when charted. How do you spot these and tell what they actually 'say' about their data?
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Measures of average and spread
What do we mean by the term average? What are the different types of average and measures of spread? How are these calculated?
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Rounding and significant places
Guidance setting out some basic ways to round numbers to make them easier to understand, use and remember.
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Time series index numbers
What are time series index numbers? How are they put together? When are they useful? How should you interpret their values and patterns?
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