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Early Day Motions at Westminster
Early Day Motions provide ordinary Members of Parliament with a channel for expressing dissent, eccentric posturing or making serious proposals.
Bills in the British Commons
In order to become an Act of Parliament a Bill must pass through five stages in the House of Commons before being debated by the House of Lords and gaining Royal Assent.
Regulation of UK Political Parties
The British Government is to introduce new laws on the finance of political parties - a tradition dating back nearly 200 years!
The British Electoral System
British Members of Parliament are elected to the House of Commons through the First Past the Post system.
The Work of the Commons
The British House of Commons is an elected chamber that is responsible for six vital areas of political activity.
Selecting UK Election Candidates
Any eligible candidate wishing to stand in a British general election must adhere to the official selection procedure.
Electoral Candidates in the UK
In order to be eligible to stand in a British general election, potential candidates must satisfy a number of criteria.