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Reference Next UK General Election
With the repeal of the Fixed Term Parliament Act, Boris Johnson will have the power to call a General Election prior to May 2024 should he wish to do so. Israel and Japan also both allow their governments to decide the next election date.Read More
Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly has power to legislate in a wide range of areas that are not explicitly reserved to Westminster, and to appoint the Northern Ireland Executive. The Assembly sits at the Parliament Buildings at Stormont in the east of Belfast.Read More