Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Great Britain

Parliamentary oath or affirmation

The successful candidate will be given information on how they will be able to attend Parliament.

Before a person can sit and vote in the House of Commons they must take the Parliamentary oath or make an affirmation to the monarch. This is known as the swearing in and will take place at the start of the new Parliament. You can find more information on taking the oath or affirmation on the UK Parliament’s website
 

Last updated: 4 December 2023