An election of uneven swings at local level returned a hung Parliament
High turnover has contributed to a House of Commons that is more representative of the population than ever before
Our constitution provides for procedures in a hung parliament, but the events following the election may result in pressure for change.
Building on the creation of IPSA, parties have further proposals to restore trust in politics - but mistrust is longstanding
The hung parliament has put electoral reform at the forefront of the political agenda
Reform of the House of Lords, long a hung Chamber, remains on the agenda
Moves to strengthen the role of backbenchers began in the previous Parliament, but many issues remain unresolved
This briefing was written at the start of the 2010 Parliament; for more recent briefings from the Commons Library on this subject see Commons Library Briefing Papers
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