Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 19695

Foreign Relations: Elections

Tabled: 12 December 2024

Answered: 17 December 2024

Named Day

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK's use of soft power to support free and fair elections worldwide.

Answer

Anneliese Dodds

Supporting democracy and defending democratic freedoms are fundamental for the UK. Election observation is an integral part of democratic scrutiny. It contributes to transparent and accountable political processes and institutions overseas.The UK is a fir...

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