14 May 2026
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Memorandum
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Representation of the People Bill
The King's Speech 2026 elections bill covering changes to voting and electoral administration intended to strengthen democratic participation and integrity.
2026
15 events
14 May 2026
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Memorandum
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Delegated Powers Memorandum: Memorandum from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
14 May 2026
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Impact assessment
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Impact assessment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
14 May 2026
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Explanatory notes
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Explanatory Notes: Bill 004 EN 2026-27 - pdf
6 May 2026
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Research
House of Commons Library
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What impact do digital imprints have on voters?
Why linked: Commons Library briefing on the impact of digital imprints on voters — directly relevant to Bill clauses 64-65 on digital imprint extension.
Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10826) 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 …
27 Apr 2026
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Research
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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The Rycroft Review: Report of the independent review into countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics
Why linked: The Rycroft Review on countering foreign financial influence in UK politics is directly relevant to electoral integrity safeguards and the scope of electoral administration reforms; explicitly in scope as adjacent material on electoral integrity.
Report of the independent review into countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics.
27 Apr 2026
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Analysis
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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The Rycroft Review: Report of the independent review into countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics
Why linked: Filled the "Government consultation responses on electoral reform or integrity prior to the Bill" gap via web research
In response to: The Rycroft Review: Report of the independent review into countering foreign financial in…
15 Apr 2026
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Research
House of Commons Library
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What ‘know-your-donor’ requirements do political parties have to conduct?
Why linked: Commons Library briefing on 'know-your-donor' requirements expressly framed around the Representation of the People Bill's Government commitment on donations checks.
Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10459) In the Representation of the People Bill the Labour government has committed to enacting enhanced know-your-donor checks to be conducted on political donations.
15 Apr 2026
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Research
House of Commons Library
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Company donations in UK politics
Why linked: Commons Library briefing on company donations in UK politics — directly relevant to Bill clauses 60-62 amending PPERA 2000 rules on company/LLP donations.
Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10599) There are concerns that company donations are a means by which foreign money can enter UK politics. Reforms have been included in the Representation of the People Bill to address this.
25 Mar 2026
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Research
House of Commons Library
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Cryptocurrency donations in UK politics
Why linked: Commons Library briefing on cryptocurrency donations expressly linking the Rycroft Review (also on this thread) to UK donations rules in the Bill.
Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10443) 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 …
4 Mar 2026
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Research
House of Commons Library
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Representation of the People Bill 2024-26
Why linked: Commons Library briefing CBP-10506 specifically on this Bill; the standard parliamentary scrutiny reference.
Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10506) The bill’s proposals include lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections, allowing for automated electoral registration and making changes to political donations rules.
12 Feb 2026
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Memorandum
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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ECHR Memorandum for the Representation of the People Bill
12 Feb 2026
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Impact assessment
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Impact assessment from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
12 Feb 2026
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Memorandum
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Delegated Powers Memorandum from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
12 Feb 2026
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Explanatory notes
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Explanatory Notes: Bill 384 EN 2024-26
2025
3 events
5 Dec 2025
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Research
House of Commons Library
Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill
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The impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy
Why linked: Commons Briefing Paper on foreign interference and democracy - relevant to electoral integrity safeguards and democratic participation enhancement in bill scope
Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10418) A debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the …
15 May 2025
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Research
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Evaluation of the Electoral Integrity Programme: Year 2 Report
Why linked: Filled the "Research on voter behaviour, digital imprints, and electoral engagement" gap via web research
This research sets out findings from the second year of the evaluation of the Electoral Integrity Programme, relating to the July 2024 UK Parliamentary General Election.
28 Feb 2025
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Memorandum
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We recommend that the Government undertakes to follow the Cabinet Office Guide to Making Legislation and engage meaningfully, and in a timely way, with select committees as a way of improving policy making and building consensus on important legislation. We further recommend that the Government provide a memorandum to the Liaison Committee demonstrating how it plans to engage with select committees on legislation over the Parliament. (Recommendation, Paragraph 12) 26
Why linked: Committee memorandum on Government response to Electoral Commission; scrutiny of pre-legislative electoral policy (Feb 2025)
We recommend that the Government undertakes to follow the Cabinet Office Guide to Making Legislation and engage meaningfully, and in a timely way, with select committees as a way of improving policy making and building consensus on important legislation. We …
2021
1 event
24 Nov 2021
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Research
Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
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12th Report - Democracy Denied? The urgent need to rebalance power between Parliament and the Executive
Why linked: Parliament research report 'Democracy Denied?' on power balance between Parliament and Executive (2021) - constitutional scrutiny relevant to electoral governance frameworks
Parliament research report 'Democracy Denied?' on power balance between Parliament and Executive (2021) - constitutional scrutiny relevant to electoral governance frameworks
2015
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13 Oct 2015
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Research
House of Lords Library
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Digital Democracy: Political Participation and Citizen Engagement through the Internet
Why linked: Lords Library Note on Digital Democracy and citizen political participation through internet - research on voter behaviour and digital engagement explicitly listed as adjacent material in scope
Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2015-0035) This Library Note provides an overview of developments around citizens’ political engagement and participation through the internet. It has been written in light of the 2015 'Open Up' report by the Speaker’s Commission on Digital …
13 Oct 2015
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Research
House of Lords Library
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Digital Democracy: Political Participation and Citizen Engagement through the Internet
Why linked: Lords Library Note on Digital Democracy and citizen political participation - duplicate of pk 212038, same relevance to voter engagement research
Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2015-0035) This Library Note provides an overview of developments around citizens’ political engagement and participation through the internet. It has been written in light of the 2015 'Open Up' report by the Speaker’s Commission on Digital …
2013
1 event
29 Jan 2013
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Research
House of Commons Library
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Regulation of Referendums
Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
Type: Standard Note (SN05142) This Note sets out the mechanics for holding referendums. It summarises the applicable provisions of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA) which regulate publicity and campaigning.
2010
2 events
24 Feb 2010
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Research
House of Commons Library
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Clarification of the Act of Settlement 1701
Why linked: Research note on Act of Settlement 1701 clarification in Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill—electoral eligibility touches democratic participation but peripheral
Type: Standard Note (SN05357) This note explains the background to the introduction of Clause 83 into the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill 2009-10. The clause was introduced after it was suggested that Section 18 of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 …
28 Jan 2010
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Research
House of Commons Library
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Responsibilities of Returning Officers
Why linked: Research note on Returning Officers' responsibilities—core electoral administration function directly relevant to election administration mechanisms
Type: Standard Note (SN05302) This Note sets out the general responsibilities of Returning Officers and Acting Returning Officers in Great Britain. They are appointed under the Representation of the People Act 1983 and are responsible for the conduct of elections.
2006
1 event
11 Jul 2006
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Research
House of Commons Library
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The Electoral Administration Bill 2005-06 a note on the Bill's progress
Why linked: Research briefing tracking Electoral Administration Act 2006 bill progress—statutory basis document essential for understanding legislative precedent
Type: Standard Note (SN03877) This Note summarises the Standing Committee debates and changes made to the Bill in the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
2005
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18 Oct 2005
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Research
House of Commons Library
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The Electoral Administration Bill 2005 - 2006
Why linked: Research paper on Electoral Administration Bill 2005-06—foundational statutory instrument analysis relevant to electoral administration mechanisms
Type: Research Paper (RP05-65)
1999
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25 Nov 1999
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Research
House of Commons Library
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Representation of the People Bill (Bill 2 1999/2000)
Why linked: Research briefing on Representation of the People Bill (1999/2000)—direct historical precedent with same name and scope covering voting and electoral administration
Type: Research Briefing (RP99-94) The Representation of the People Bill. (Bill 2 of 1999/2000). House of Commons Library Research Paper 99/94.