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On Thursday 23 June 2016 the EU referendum took place and the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.
The EU referendum took place on Thursday 23 June 2016. On this page you’ll find information that was distributed about the referendum.
Who is eligible to vote in elections and referendums in the UK
There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…
General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…
Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…
There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…
There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…
There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…
Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…
There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
Draft regulations to implement the franchise measures in the Elections Act 2022, amending the voting rights of EU citizens for elections that use the local government franchise and are reserved to the UK Parliament.
How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration
EU citizens’ voting and candidacy rights in local elections need to be updated to reflect our new relationship with the EU.
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
Prime Minister David Cameron sent a personal minute to all ministers about the EU referendum.
The government has published its response to reports on the EU Referendum
Guidance on the conduct of civil servants in the pre-election period.
Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums.
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
If you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can have someone you trust cast your vote for you in a particular election or referendum.
This paper looks at potential models for the UK’s relationship with the European Union, if the UK were to vote to leave the EU.
The Cabinet Secretary has written to permanent secretaries of government departments with advice on conduct ahead of the EU referendum.
Independent research on perceived fairness of the EU Referendum.
An independent review on findings after the electoral registration website went offline on 7 June 2016.
You'll be able to register to vote if you're a British, Irish or European Union citizen, or a Commonwealth citizen who has leave to enter or remain in the UK, or who does not require such leave.
Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums as a member of the armed forces.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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