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General Election (Date) Bill

A Bill to amend the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 to provide for a general election to be held no later than 1 December 2022; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Ed DaveyLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

1 November 2023

In Plain English

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This bill would change the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 so that a general election must be held no later than 1 December 2022. It also includes other related provisions to support that aim.

Key Points

  • Amends the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 to fix how and when Parliament can be dissolved and an election called.
  • Sets a latest possible date for a general election of 1 December 2022.
  • Includes other provisions connected to the main aim of fixing the election date.

Who is affected?

UK voters and eligible electorsMembers of Parliament (MPs) and parliamentary candidatesPolitical parties and election campaign organisationsElectoral Commission and local election administrators

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Oct 2022

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

General Election (Date) Bill

26 Oct 2022

Order for Second Reading on Friday 18 November, read and discharged.

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.