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Lord Sikka (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 November 2025

Debate

Election Law

Contribution

My Lords, a major problem is that people are disillusioned with the political system. Political parties are busy selling themselves to the highest bidder. Nearly half of 18 to 24 year-olds are not registered to vote and turnout at elections is low. Even if people vote, political parties appease their paymasters first. So what proposals do the Government have to cleanse the political system?

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