Parliamentary Election Timetables

This paper was published in 2001. For more recent information, please see Library briefing CBP 10301, Election timetables.

This Research Paper sets out the model timetables for Parliamentary general elections and by-elections. It explains the factors affecting the timetables and details changes following the Representation of the People Act 2000. Illustrative tables for some possible general election dates during the remainder of the current Parliament are also included. This paper replaces Research Paper 97/40 Parliamentary Election Timetables.