Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN HL1380
Prime Minister: Religion
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to legislate to ensure a Prime Minister of any religious faith can discharge all of his or her responsibilities.
Answer
While religious faith does not prevent anyone from becoming Prime Minister, the Government recognises that there are some historical restrictions on duties in statute. In such cases the Government would make alternative arrangements, so that it can discha...
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