All key facts
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General elections must be held at least every 5 years
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How often must UK general elections be held?
Every 3 years
Every 4 years
At least every 5 years
Every 7 years
Explanation
UK general elections must be held at least every 5 years. Early elections can be called with Parliament's agreement. 4 years is common in many other countries but not the UK standard.