Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 88658
Councillors: Dual Mandate
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to stop councillors in England from being able to be elected to foreign office overseas.
Answer
Alison McGovernWe expect councillors to uphold the Nolan principles, which include selflessness, integrity, objectivity, and accountability, because they are essential for maintaining public confidence in local democracy. The government is clear that any councillor elec...
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