Election Timetable

6th April 2010– Prime Minister asks the Queen to dissolve Parliament and announces election date

7th April 2010 – PMQs continue as normal

12th April 2010 – Parliament is dissolved and writs are issued for elections in each constituency

15th April 2010 – 1st TV Leaders debate
ITV’s Alistair Stewart hosts this debate in the North West of England on the topic of domestic affairs

20th April 2010 – Deadline for nomination, withdrawal of candidature and appointment of election agents at 16:00 and nominations will be announced at 17:00 This is also the last day to register to vote and apply for a postal vote

22nd April 2010 – 2nd TV Leaders debate
This debate from the South West of England is hosted by Sky’s Adam Boulton, discussing the theme of foreign affairs

29th April 2010 – 3rd TV Leader’s debate
The final debate hosted by the BBC’s David Dimbleby will be broadcast from the Midlands on the topic of the economy

6th May 2010 – Polling day, stations open at 07:00 and close 22:00

12th May 2010 – Parliament is reformed