This bill lets the Prime Minister choose when to hold elections again, instead of fixed five-year terms. Parliament will automatically dissolve after five years if not dissolved earlier.
A Bill to make provision about the dissolution and calling of Parliament, including provision for the repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011; and for connected purposes.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Michael Gove, Lord True
Introduced: 2021-05-12
Royal Assent: 2022-03-24