This was originally due to happen on 1 July, but is being delayed, which is a shame. But the Act will hopefully improve things, as there will be a new statutory code of practice for distributing tips and there will be a new right to request a copy of your tipping record

What will new MPs need to know about their new roles, in parliament and beyond? How might an induction process be best delivered?

On 5 June, join Ruth Fox, Hannah White, DG Limited and Rt Hon Alistair Burt to discuss the induction of new MPs.

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My Commons Library blog couldn't cover everything, so helpfully Scottish Parliament Information Centre has provided this comprehensive account, which includes Presiding Officer's power to designate an MSP to carry out the functions of the FM (the term 'Acting First Minister' doesn't exist in statute)

Last week, we hosted Laura Lock, Paul Tyler and Alistair Clark to discuss changes and challenges in regulating elections, ahead of next week's local elections.

A recording of this event is now available on YouTube.

Catch up 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=XNAJOu…

What is constitutional monarchy and what is its role in the UK?

Our latest briefing covers the roles that the monarchy plays, whether it can act as a constitutional ‘longstop’ and some questions that would need answering if it were abolished.

Read it 👇
constitution-unit.com/2024/04/24/wha…

Earlier today, we hosted Laura Lock, Paul Tyler and Alistair Clark to discuss changes and challenges in regulating elections, ahead of next week's local elections.

A recording of this event is now available on YouTube.

Catch up 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=XNAJOu…

What is constitutional monarchy and what is its role in the UK?

Our latest briefing covers the roles that the monarchy plays, whether it can act as a constitutional ‘longstop’ and some questions that would need answering if it were abolished.

Read it 👇
constitution-unit.com/2024/04/24/wha…

At Toynbee Hall, we share the Renters' Reform Coalition's view that the Renter’s (Reform) Bill completely fails to do what it says on the tin.

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The legal pedantry klaxon has been activated.

5pm TODAY is the deadline to apply for a form or voter ID that is on the list of accepted documents. Check that your ID is on the list and apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you don't have access to such a document. You have six hours!

NEW BLOG: What is constitutional monarchy, and what is its role in the UK?

Lisa James and Unit founder Robert Hazell explain the UK monarchy’s constitutional role, its impact, and the questions to pose should the UK ever decide to replace it.

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Voter Authority Certificates are issued by your local council. Does that mean that you can only use them at polling booths in that council area, or do they become universal documents when issued so if you move from Islington to Southwark, you can use the same VAC?

Voter Authority Certificates are issued by your local council. Does that mean that you can only use them at polling booths in that council area, or do they become universal documents when issued so if you move from Islington to Southwark, you can use the same VAC?

Local elections will happen in May, but recent years have seen changes to how elections work in the UK.

This Thursday at 1pm, join Laura Lock, Paul Tyler and Alistair Clark to discuss what has changed and what these changes could mean.

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Excellent PoliticsHome article from caitlindoherty, drawing on the expertise of small parties guru Louise Thompson!

Growth Of Smaller Parties Could Encourage Rethink Of Parliament Rules politicshome.com/news/article/h…

This is an unfortunate reminder that a decision can be extremely harsh and appear to be obviously unfair, but not be so unreasonable as to be legally unfair.

Although it looks like this case was heard in January, so not sure why it's being reported now?