Overview

This bill sets a date for a general election in the United Kingdom. It overrides the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 to mandate an early general election on December 12th, 2019.

Description

The Early Parliamentary General Election Bill sets December 12th, 2019, as the date for a general election. This action supersedes the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, which normally governs the timing of elections. The bill specifies that this election is to be considered compliant with Section 2 of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 for purposes relating to benefit cap reviews (Welfare Reform Act 2012) and reports on the economic impact of regulatory provisions (Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015). The Act comes into force immediately upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly allocate or change government spending. However, the holding of a general election will incur costs associated with running the election itself (e.g., polling stations, ballot papers, staff). Exact figures are not provided in the bill.

Groups Affected

The bill affects:

• Voters: They will be required to participate in an earlier election than originally scheduled.
• Political Parties: They will need to expedite their election campaigns.
• Government Departments: They will be involved in the logistical arrangements for the election.
• Civil Servants: They will be involved in the administrative processes of the election.

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