Democracy and elections
General Elections
To elect Members of Parliament (MPs) who form the House of Commons. The leader of the party that has the most members elected across the UK is normally invited to become Prime Minister and form the ruling government.
A general election must be held at least every five years, but are usually more frequent than this. The next election should be held before June 2006.
All members of parliament (MP’s) are elected at the same time. If a seat falls vacant between the elections, then a by-election is held in that constituency.
The Bedford Borough area is divided into three constituencies, these are: Bedford and Kempston, North East Bedfordshire and Mid Bedfordshire. To find out which constituency you are in contact the Electoral Services team at the Town Hall.
For more information about parliamentary elections, go to: www.parliament.uk/works/elections.cfm
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