Explainers
Our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.
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Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?
MPs who change party allegiance
What happens when MPs change political parties?
MPs standing down at the next general election
How many MPs are standing down at the next election, and why?
SNP leadership: How was John Swinney selected as first minister of Scotland?
How did the SNP elect its leader?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas elected Richard Parker as the mayor of the West Midlands.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of London
On 2 May 2024, Sadiq Khan was elected mayor of London with 44% of the vote.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters elected Tracy Brabin as Mayor of West Yorkshire
Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elected their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs will elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.