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Speaker's Conference (2024)

Commons Select Committee

The Speaker’s Conference was established on 14 October 2024 and will consider the factors influencing the threat level against candidates and MPs and the effectiveness of the response to such threats. It will make recommendations about arrangements necessary to secure free and fair elections and the appropriate protection of candidates at future UK-wide parliamentary elections and of elected representatives thereafter. It has 15 members, including Mr Speaker in the Chair.

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Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections
Opened 18 December 2024

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Speaker’s Conference on the security of MPs – Public evidence session
The Speaker’s Conference (2024) will on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, hold a public evidence session for their work in considering the factors influencing the threat levels against candidates and MPs during the election period, and the effectiveness of the response to such threats.  
24 February 2025
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Membership confirmed for Speaker's Conference on the Security of MPs, Candidates and Elections
The membership of the Speaker’s Conference focusing on the threat levels against MPs and candidates, and the effectiveness of the response to such threats, has today been formally confirmed by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
19 December 2024
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House of Commons agrees to establish Speaker’s Conference
House of Commons agrees to establish Speaker’s Conference
23 October 2024

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