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Representation of the People Bill

Parliamentary timeline for Representation of the People Bill, session 39 session. Bill type: Government Bill. Current stage: Report stage.

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2026

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27 Mar 2026 | Other linked direct

We are concerned about the UK’s legislative ability to withstand the kinds of threats reported during elections in other countries. We therefore welcome the Government’s intention to legislate to protect the integrity of the UK’s democratic processes and institutions through the Representation of the People Bill, but it does not go far enough to safeguard future elections. (Conclusion, Paragraph 238)

Why linked: Committee text on foreign interference framing welcoming the Bill — provides scrutiny anchor for the donations and Rycroft-related provisions.

We are concerned about the UK’s legislative ability to withstand the kinds of threats reported during elections in other countries. We therefore welcome the Government’s intention to legislate to protect the integrity of the UK’s democratic processes and institutions through …

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27 Mar 2026 | Other linked direct

The Government should include provisions in the Representation of the People Bill that tackle AI-generated content, the creation and dissemination of disinformation, limits on the potential abuse of social media algorithmic biasing for political advantage, and a ban on cryptoasset donations to political parties. (Recommendation, Paragraph 239) 94

Why linked: Joint Committee recommendation that the Bill be amended on AI-generated content and disinformation — directly addresses the Bill's digital imprint and intimidation clauses.

The Government should include provisions in the Representation of the People Bill that tackle AI-generated content, the creation and dissemination of disinformation, limits on the potential abuse of social media algorithmic biasing for political advantage, and a ban on cryptoasset …

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18 Mar 2026 | Committee stage Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Committee stage

A Bill to make provision extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds; to make provision about the registration of voters; to make provision about the administration and conduct of elections, re

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4 Mar 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

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.

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2 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Policy summaries

Why linked: MHCLG's published policy summaries for the Bill — directly operationalising and essential reading.

These policy summaries provide more information about the Representation of the People Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 February 2026.

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↓ Improving voter registration ↓ Voter identification ↓ Flowchart of Donations Rules (3pp) ↓ Political finance ↓ Electoral Commission ↓ Imprints ↓ Harassment and intimidation ↓ Nominations ↓ Postal and proxy voting ↓ Elections funding ↓ Anonymous electors ↓ Registration changes ↓ Northern Ireland
2 Mar 2026 | Bill stage Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Representation of the People Bill

Second Reading Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes): The reasoned amendment in the name of the official Opposition has been selected. 17:51:00 The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed): I beg to move, That the Bill …

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2 Mar 2026 | Second reading Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Second reading

A Bill to make provision extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds; to make provision about the registration of voters; to make provision about the administration and conduct of elections, re

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12 Feb 2026 | Bill introduced Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

First reading

A Bill to make provision extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds; to make provision about the registration of voters; to make provision about the administration and conduct of elections, re

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2025

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20 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Welsh Government linked direct

Changes to local government elections rules in Wales

Why linked: Welsh Government consultation on the parallel 1983 Act security expenses Order — adjacent context on candidate-protection statutory machinery.

We want your views on the draft Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 and the draft Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2026.

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↓ Consultation document , HTML ↓ Draft Representation of the People Act 1983 (Security Expen… ↓ Draft Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 , file…

2024

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2023

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20 Dec 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Elections Act 2022 (Commencement No. 11, Transitional Provisions and Specified Day) and Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Elections Act 2022

These Regulations are the eleventh commencement regulations made under the Elections Act 2022 (c. 37) (“the 2022 Act”), and the first commencement regulations made under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55) (“the 2023 Act”).

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2022

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2 Mar 2022 | Other linked direct

We welcome the recent changes to Standing Orders that are intended to allow the triggering of recall petitions in relation to MPs sanctioned by the Independent Expert Panel to suspensions from the House for the minimum duration set out in the Recall of MPs Act 2015. While the delay in bringing forward the necessary motion was regrettable, the application of amended Standing Orders to be read alongside the Act should now correct the error. This must now be seen to be effective in applicable ca...

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Recall of MPs Act 2015

We welcome the recent changes to Standing Orders that are intended to allow the triggering of recall petitions in relation to MPs sanctioned by the Independent Expert Panel to suspensions from the House for the minimum duration set out in …

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2015

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27 Oct 2015 | Debate linked direct

Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

Motion to Annul 15:21:00 Moved by Lord Tyler: That a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Order, laid before the House on 16 July, be annulled (SI 2015/1520). Lord Tyler (LD): My Lords, in moving this …

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2013

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29 Jan 2013 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

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.

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