The party system and the role of political parties in Parliament
Make sure you're on the electoral roll and find out which elections you can vote in
How to vote at your local polling station, or by post or proxy
British citizens living abroad can still vote in UK elections for up to 15 years
How MPs and MEPs are elected, and how elections and constituencies are reviewed
Voting for the councillors who run your local services
Impartial observers can attend polling stations and watch the counting of votes