Overview

This bill seeks to repeal the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011. This would end the requirement for general elections to be held on a fixed five-year cycle, returning power to the government to call elections at its discretion.

Description

The bill's sole purpose is to repeal the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011. This Act, passed in 2011, established a fixed five-year term for general elections in the UK, unless certain specific circumstances triggered an early election. The repeal means the Prime Minister will regain the prerogative to call a general election at any point within the five-year term, similar to the system in place before 2011.

Government Spending

The repeal of the 2011 Act is not expected to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The cost of administering elections would remain largely unchanged, as elections will still occur. Any potential indirect effects are difficult to predict and quantify.

Groups Affected

The primary groups affected are:

• The Government: Regains the power to call elections at a time deemed politically advantageous.
• Political Parties: Will need to adapt their election strategies to the absence of a fixed timetable.
• Voters: May experience more frequent or less predictable general elections.
• Parliament: The dynamics of parliamentary processes and government stability may change.

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