Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 96795
Councillors: Dual Mandate
Tabled: 3 December 2025
Answered: 11 December 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend electoral law to prevent British councillors standing for election in overseas countries.
Answer
Samantha DixonI refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 95058 on 4 December 2025 for councillors in England. Local government is devolved, and it is for devolved national governments to govern their own local government members.