Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 85523
Electoral Register: British Nationals Abroad
Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025
Question
Charlotte Cane
Liberal Democrat — Ely and East Cambridgeshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to encourage British residents overseas to register to vote in future elections.
Answer
Samantha DixonThe Government is clear that all legitimate electors should be able and encouraged to participate in democracy. This includes overseas electors, who should be able to exercise their vote without unnecessary barriers. The Electoral Commission is responsibl...
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