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Register to vote

You need to be on the electoral register to vote in UK elections. Find out how you can register

Voting in an election

In the UK, you can vote at a polling station, by post or by proxy. Learn about the different methods

Standing for Parliament

Electoral Commission provides guidance for candidate and agents on standing for election

About Parliament

Find out what a general election means for Parliament. What happens to MPs and Lords during this time?

Visiting

Parliament is still open to visitors now that a general election has been called. Find out more

Education resources

Teaching about the election? Our resources are designed to support citizenship and modern studies lessons

Parliamentary Outreach

Parliamentary Outreach continues throughout the election period, encouraging engagement with Parliament

Topical Issues

Parliamentary research and other useful material on general elections, including boundary changes and election results

House of Commons

After polling day, new and returning MPs will sit in the Commons, Parliament's democratically elected House

Parliamentary News

MPs call for urgent changes to overseas doctors vetting system

MPs call for urgent changes to overseas doctors vetting system

Health Committee report examines overseas doctors providing out-of-hours GP care
Report published on HM Revenue & Customs’ estate

Report published on HM Revenue & Customs’ estate

Public Accounts Committee examine HM Revenue & Customs' estate private finance deal 8 years on
Report on helping young people access education, jobs and training

Report on helping young people access education, jobs and training

Radical change needed if latest initiative to help young people is to be successful, MPs say
Committee publishes report on helping over-indebted consumers

Committee publishes report on helping over-indebted consumers

MPs examine how the overall strategy for support to the over-indebted has been managed

Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission regulates elections in the UK. It is an independent body set up by and accountable directly to the UK Parliament. It aims to build confidence in the electoral process and to promote voter awareness

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