The new Parliament 2010: key issues for the 2010 Parliament

An election of uneven swings at local level returned a hung Parliament

High turnover has contributed to a House of Commons that is more representative of the population than ever before

Our constitution provides for procedures in a hung parliament, but the events following the election may result in pressure for change.

Building on the creation of IPSA, parties have further proposals to restore trust in politics - but mistrust is longstanding

The hung parliament has put electoral reform at the forefront of the political agenda

Reform of the House of Lords, long a hung Chamber, remains on the agenda

Moves to strengthen the role of backbenchers began in the previous Parliament, but many issues remain unresolved