Interactive timeline for the Elections Bill
Government confirms intent to legislate for Votes at 16 in all UK reserved elections.
The Representation of the People Bill begins its journey through Parliament
The 2026 Senedd, Scottish Parliament and London local elections take place.
16–17s eligible to vote in next general election if held in 2028 or 2029.
- Electoral Commission campaigns
- Register updated
- Schools & councils briefed
- Voter ID guidance clarified
Subtitle
First use in General Election
Bill introduced to Parliament
Implementation phase
Implementation phase
Regional elections
Official announcement
17 July
12 February
7 May
March - July 2028
TBC (May 2029)
2026
2025
2027
2028/9
July - December
January - February
6 May
March - December
Bill drafted; informal consultation with Electoral Commission, MHCLG, devolved governments.
Northern Ireland Assembly election takes place, as well as four metro districts and 103 district councils.
Bill becomes law.
Commons and Lords debates, committee scrutiny, amendments.
Regional elections
Parliamentary Process
Drafting & consultation
Royal Assent
Interactive timeline for the Elections Bill
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Interactive timeline for the Elections Bill
Government confirms intent to legislate for Votes at 16 in all UK reserved elections.
The Representation of the People Bill begins its journey through Parliament
The 2026 Senedd, Scottish Parliament and London local elections take place.
16–17s eligible to vote in next general election if held in 2028 or 2029.
- Electoral Commission campaigns - Register updated - Schools & councils briefed - Voter ID guidance clarified
Subtitle
First use in General Election
Bill introduced to Parliament
Implementation phase
Implementation phase
Regional elections
Official announcement
17 July
12 February
7 May
March - July 2028
TBC (May 2029)
2026
2025
2027
2028/9
July - December
January - February
6 May
March - December
Bill drafted; informal consultation with Electoral Commission, MHCLG, devolved governments.
Northern Ireland Assembly election takes place, as well as four metro districts and 103 district councils.
Bill becomes law.
Commons and Lords debates, committee scrutiny, amendments.
Regional elections
Parliamentary Process
Drafting & consultation
Royal Assent