Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 119156
Elections: Fraud
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026
Question
Gregory Stafford
Conservative — Farnham and Bordon
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered the potential merits of strengthening penalties for people who vote on behalf of family members without proper authorisation.
Answer
Samantha DixonIt is essential that every elector is able to cast their vote in secret and free from any form of coercion. While the vast majority of people vote lawfully, any instance of personation or coercion at the polling station is unacceptable and undermines conf...
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