Changes since 2010

• Conservatives 


  Won 2010 election, Cameron more open to change.

  Lib Dem coalition.
• Parliamentary reform

  Lib Dems wanted an elected HofL, dropped after backbench rebellion.

  Cons failed to reduced number of MP's in commons to 600 after Lib Dems blocked.
• Electoral reform

  Lib Dems wanted a proportional system, cons refused. Compromised on AV referendum, failed.
• Human Rights 


  Cons wanted to abolish HRA, replace with a British Bill Of Rights.

  Lib Dems however adamant on keeping HRA.
• Further Devolution

  Scotland and Wales given further power in 2014 Wales Act and 2012 Scotland Act.
• Fixed Term Parliaments Act

  Passed in 2011, regular parliaments every 5 years.

  Exception that if 2/3 of commons voted for an election one could be held earlier.
• Recall Of MPs Act 2015

  MP can be forced to by-election if they receive a custodial sentence or are suspended from commons for more than 21 days.
• House of Commons reform

  Gave further power to back benchers.