Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 113740
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure, published on 12 February 2026, in which local authorities electi
Answer
Samantha DixonThe Government committed in its manifesto to encourage greater participation in democracy. To support this, the Government is exploring ways to make voting in person more efficient, more convenient, and better aligned with the expectations of today’s elec...
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