A Bill applying to England to provide for the introduction of first past the post elections of mayors, the London Assembly and Police and Crime Commissioners; to require elections for mayors, the London Assembly, Police and Crime Commissioners and local authorities to take place on the same day; to abolish the election of councillors by halves or thirds to local authorities; to allow a person to be a Member of the House of Commons and to hold any elected local government office, including that of Police and Crime Commissioner, at the same time; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 March 2017
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This England-only bill would switch elections for mayors, the London Assembly and Police and Crime Commissioners to first-past-the-post; require these elections and local council elections to be held on the same day; end elected councillors by halves or thirds; and allow MPs to hold local government roles (including PCCs) at the same time, among related provisions.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originates in the Commons; it has not yet progressed to later stages in Parliament.
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7 Dec 2016
This Bill was expected to resume its second reading debate on Friday 24 March 2017 but the order was not moved so the bill has effectively been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Mr Ranil Jayawardena.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
