General election
General election news from UK Parliament.
Is foreign interference a threat to political campaigns?
Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies meet on Tuesday 4 February at 10.30am
31 January 2020
Further call for evidence issued by committee following General Election
The Select Committee on Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 publishes a further call for evidence
22 January 2020
State Opening of Parliament December 2019
Formal start of the parliamentary year takes place on 19 December.
16 December 2019
House of Lords returns as members take oath
Members meet on 17 and 18 December following 2019 general election.
13 December 2019
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament has dissolved
06 November 2019
Electoral Reform Society and Bite the Ballot questioned on elections and democracy
Select Committe on Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 hears evidence on Tuesday 5 November 2019 at 3.30pm
01 November 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election Bill proceeds to Royal Assent
Bill receives Royal Assent
31 October 2019
MPs have voted for a early parliamentary general election
MPs have voted on Early Parliamentary General Election Bill
29 October 2019
Parliamentarians and academics give their views on the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 23 October at 10.30am
18 October 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill proceeds to Royal Assent
Both Houses agree to final text of the Bill
09 September 2019
Experts discuss the effectiveness of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 4 September at 10.30am
04 September 2019
MPs vote against motion for an early general election
MPs voted against a motion that a general election will take place
04 September 2019
PACAC questions Electoral Commission on need for electoral law reform as new PM prepares for office
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee look into how the consequences of continued inaction on electoral law reform would affect preparations for a future general election.
22 July 2019
Lords private members' bills
Peers debate franchise extension, EEA nationals and victims of crime
22 July 2019
Lords debates People's Vote on Brexit
Peers consider case for referendum on EU deal
26 October 2018