UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0234
Fixed Term Parliaments Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill changes when UK elections happen. Instead of the Prime Minister deciding to call an election whenever they want, Parliament would have elections on set dates (normally every 5 years). This removes one of the Prime Minister's traditional powers and makes election timing more certain for everyone.
Presented by David Howarth.
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Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Dec 2007
- 2nd reading16 May 2008
