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Elections & Voting

How voters pick who's in charge

How elections work

6 short reads

1Why does the UK have elections? — start here →2 min2First Past the Post3 min3Proportional Representation2 min4The Alternative Vote2 min5What is a hung parliament?2 min6Who can vote — and how?2 min
PEOPLE OFTEN ASK
What is first past the post?How do UK elections work?How are the facts checked?