This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.

This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.

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.

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.

Clause 70, discussed with new clause 55, agreed to. Clauses 71 to 74 agreed to. New clauses 14 and 60 agreed to. New clause 2, discussed with new clauses 3, 15, 16, 17, 38, 39, 45 and 51, negatived on division (3 to 10). New clause 3 negatived on division (2 to 10). New clause 4, discussed with new clauses 12 and 20, debated and withdrawn. New clause 6, discussed with new clauses 7, 8, 42 and 43, debated and withdrawn. New clause 8 negatived on division (5 to 10). New clause 15 negatived on division (3 to 10).

Clause 70, discussed with new clause 55, agreed to. Clauses 71 to 74 agreed to. New clauses 14 and 60 agreed to. New clause 2, discussed with new clauses 3, 15, 16, 17, 38, 39, 45 and 51, negatived on division (3 to 10). New clause 3 negatived on division...

Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.

Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.