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Latest news on the Elections (Candidates’ Expenditure and Nominations) Bill [HL] 2019-21

First reading took place on 30 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Summary of the Elections (Candidates’ Expenditure and Nominations) Bill [HL] 2019-21

A bill to make provision about election expenditure by candidates and political parties and about nominations as a parliamentary candidate; to abolish deposits; to confer powers on the Electoral Commission; and for connected purposes.