* Most recent general election took place on May 7th, 2015. The next general election is scheduled to take place on May 7th, 2020. The source adds the following information: "If an MP is not a member of a political party, they are known as an 'Independent'."
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UK politics: current state of House of Commons United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2016
This statistic shows the composition of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK) at the time of the last general election in May 2010 and in September 2016, by party. The next general election is due to take place on May ***, 2020. Since 2010, the Conservatives gained ** seats.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom. (September 2, 2016). Composition of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK) in May 2010 and in September 2016* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/388760/united-kingdom-house-of-commons-seats-held-by-parties/
Parliament of the United Kingdom. "Composition of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK) in May 2010 and in September 2016*." Chart. September 2, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/388760/united-kingdom-house-of-commons-seats-held-by-parties/
Parliament of the United Kingdom. (2016). Composition of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK) in May 2010 and in September 2016*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/388760/united-kingdom-house-of-commons-seats-held-by-parties/
Parliament of the United Kingdom. "Composition of The House of Commons in The United Kingdom (Uk) in May 2010 and in September 2016*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 2 Sep 2016, /statistics/388760/united-kingdom-house-of-commons-seats-held-by-parties/
Parliament of the United Kingdom, Composition of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK) in May 2010 and in September 2016* ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/388760/united-kingdom-house-of-commons-seats-held-by-parties/ (last visited August 04, 2026)
Composition of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK) in May 2010 and in September 2016* [Graph], Parliament of the United Kingdom, September 2, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/388760/united-kingdom-house-of-commons-seats-held-by-parties/
