Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102987

Elections

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 9 January 2026

Question

Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take legislative steps to prevent non-UK citizens from (a) voting and (b) standing in all UK elections.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

The Government has no current plans to change the voting or candidacy rights of foreign nationals.British, Irish, and Commonwealth citizens are able to participate in UK Parliamentary elections subject to residency and other eligibility requirements. In t...

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