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Representation of the People Bill

The King's Speech 2026 elections bill covering changes to voting and electoral administration intended to strengthen democratic participation and integrity.

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2026

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23 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the oral contribution of the Hon Member for Chester North and Neston in the eight sitting of the Representation of the People Bill Committee, 16 April 2026, col

Why linked: PQ to MHCLG expressly referencing oral contribution by an Hon. Member during scrutiny of the Bill in 2026.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the oral contribution of the Hon Member for Chester North and Neston in the eight sitting of the Representation of the People Bill Committee, 16 …

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23 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 119977 on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, for what reason the minimum age to join the People’s Panel is 18 years of age.

Why linked: Written question on minimum voting age and digital technology (April 2026); voter access and eligibility provisions

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 119977 on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, for what reason the minimum age to join the People’s Panel is 18 years of …

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23 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 25 March 2026, to Question 119977, on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, for what reason 16 and 17 year olds are not eligible to join the People's Panel, and whether they are deemed

Why linked: Written question on proof of identity and 16/17-year-old voters (April 2026); directly addresses voter identification requirements in scope

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 25 March 2026, to Question 119977, on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, for what reason 16 and 17 year olds are not eligible to join the People's …

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22 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his plans to revoke the Electoral Commission Strategy and Policy Statement, what assessment has been made of the consequences of repealing its provisions on (a)

Why linked: Question to MHCLG about plans to revoke Electoral Commission Strategy and Policy Statement; directly relevant to electoral administration governance and bill implementation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his plans to revoke the Electoral Commission Strategy and Policy Statement, what assessment has been made of the consequences of repealing its provisions on (a)

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21 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the proposed timetable is for the implementation of Section 54A of PPERA 2000 Section 9 of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009, via secondary legislation; and what

Why linked: Question about implementation timeline for Section 54A PPERA 2000; appears relevant to electoral administration statutory changes, though primary focus may be party funding (out of scope).

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the proposed timetable is for the implementation of Section 54A of PPERA 2000 Section 9 of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009, via secondary legislation; and …

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the report by the Electoral Commission on voter ID at the 2024 General Election, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of allowi

Why linked: Written question to MHCLG about Electoral Commission report on voter ID at 2024 General Election; directly relevant to voter eligibility frameworks and electoral administration rules in scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the report by the Electoral Commission on voter ID at the 2024 General Election, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact …

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026, to Question HL15191, on Absent Voting, whether the Electoral Commission tracks or monitors the level of postal vote renewals, or the numb

Why linked: Written question on absent voting and Electoral Commission guidance; directly relevant to voting eligibility and electoral procedures in scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026, to Question HL15191, on Absent Voting, whether the Electoral Commission tracks or monitors the level of postal vote renewals, or …

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15 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring all elected representatives and candidates to declare any meetings with foreign…

Why linked: Written question (2026) on elected representatives and candidates declaring meetings with foreign actors - electoral conduct and integrity safeguard directly relevant to bill scope

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring all elected representatives and candidates to declare any meetings with foreign government representatives and agents.

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27 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 9 March 2026, to Question 116488, on Absent Voting: British Nationals Abroad, what consideration has the Electoral Commission made of this issue.

Why linked: Question on absent voting and British nationals abroad; relevant to voter eligibility frameworks, though specific scope of answer unclear from truncated title.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 9 March 2026, to Question 116488, on Absent Voting: British Nationals Abroad, what consideration has the Electoral Commission made of this issue.

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27 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria the Electoral Commission uses to accredit election observers.

Why linked: Written question about Electoral Commission criteria for accrediting election observers; relevant to electoral administration and integrity safeguards.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria the Electoral Commission uses to accredit election observers.

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27 Mar 2026 | Committee report linked direct

We are concerned about the UK’s legislative ability to withstand the kinds of threats reported during elections in other countries. We therefore welcome the Government’s intention to legislate to protect the integrity of the UK’s democratic processes and institutions through the Representation of the People Bill, but it does not go far enough to safeguard future elections. (Conclusion, Paragraph 238)

Why linked: Committee text on foreign interference framing welcoming the Bill — provides scrutiny anchor for the donations and Rycroft-related provisions.

We are concerned about the UK’s legislative ability to withstand the kinds of threats reported during elections in other countries. We therefore welcome the Government’s intention to legislate to protect the integrity of the UK’s democratic processes and institutions through …

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27 Mar 2026 | Committee report linked direct

The Government should include provisions in the Representation of the People Bill that tackle AI-generated content, the creation and dissemination of disinformation, limits on the potential abuse of social media algorithmic biasing for political advantage, and a ban on cryptoasset donations to political parties. (Recommendation, Paragraph 239) 94

Why linked: Joint Committee recommendation that the Bill be amended on AI-generated content and disinformation — directly addresses the Bill's digital imprint and intimidation clauses.

The Government should include provisions in the Representation of the People Bill that tackle AI-generated content, the creation and dissemination of disinformation, limits on the potential abuse of social media algorithmic biasing for political advantage, and a ban on cryptoasset …

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Electoral Commission was consulted by his department prior to the publication of the prospectus on local election pilots in May 2026.

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission consultation on prospective legislative changes by MHCLG; directly relevant to bill development and implementation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Electoral Commission was consulted by his department prior to the publication of the prospectus on local election pilots in May 2026.

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, if he will take steps to help reduce family voting.

Why linked: Question on family voting; directly relevant to electoral integrity safeguards and voter conduct.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, if he will take steps to help reduce family voting.

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has undertaken an Impact Assessment analysis of its own proposal that a company’s profit should be

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission Impact Assessment; relevant to evidence gathering and impact analysis for electoral reform.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has undertaken an Impact Assessment analysis of its own proposal that a company’s profit should be

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the Electoral Commission publication, Understanding the Representation of the People Bill, updated March 2026, whe

Why linked: PQ to the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission in March 2026, contemporaneous with PBC scrutiny of Part 5 Electoral Commission powers.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the Electoral Commission publication, Understanding the Representation of the People Bill, updated March 2026, whe

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether the People’s Panel for Digital ID participants will be paid; what is the minimum page to participate on the panel; a

Why linked: Written question on Digital ID People's Panel participation, potentially relevant to electoral voter identification if digital ID links to voter verification

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office consultation paper on Digital ID, 10 March 2026, CP1498, whether the People’s Panel for Digital ID participants will be paid; what is the minimum page to participate …

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the consultation paper on Digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, CP1498, which company will be administering the People’s Panel for Digital ID; and what cost the cost will be.

Why linked: Written question on Digital ID consultation administration, potentially relevant to voter identification provisions if electoral identity system is part of scope

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the consultation paper on Digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, CP1498, which company will be administering the People’s Panel for Digital ID; and what cost the cost will …

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, if the Electoral Commission will review its guidance in the Polling Station Handbook on providing official notices in written langua

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance review; relevant to electoral administration procedures.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, if the Electoral Commission will review its guidance in the Polling Station Handbook on providing official notices in written langua

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has identified local authority areas of higher risk of electoral fraud in the May 2026 elections.

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission identification of local authority issues; relevant to electoral administration implementation.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has identified local authority areas of higher risk of electoral fraud in the May 2026 elections.

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the urgent question of 23 February 2026, on Labour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office Review, if the Elec

Why linked: PQ to the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission in March 2026, contemporaneous with PBC scrutiny.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the urgent question of 23 February 2026, on Labour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office Review, if the Elec

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Election Strategy document, Restoring trust in our democracy: Our strategy for modern and secure elections, July 2025, para 113, for what reason the Governm

Why linked: Written question referencing 'Election Strategy document, Restoring trust in our democracy' from MHCLG, directly addresses Bill's aims and MHCLG responsibilities

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Election Strategy document, Restoring trust in our democracy: Our strategy for modern and secure elections, July 2025, para 113, for what reason the Governm

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued to EROs on accepting scanned copies of postal vote application forms.

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance to Electoral Registration Officers; relevant to voter registration frameworks and electoral administration.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued to EROs on accepting scanned copies of postal vote application forms.

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided on whether named promoters on (a) hard copies and (b) digital imprints can be un

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance on unspecified matter; potentially relevant to electoral administration guidance.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided on whether named promoters on (a) hard copies and (b) digital imprints can be un

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued on declaring corporate sponsorship to Members’ Associations.

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance on declarations; relevant to electoral administration and integrity safeguards, though specific scope unclear.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued on declaring corporate sponsorship to Members’ Associations.

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided on the withdrawal of certificates authorising party political descriptions befor

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance on unspecified electoral matter; potentially relevant to electoral administration guidance in scope.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided on the withdrawal of certificates authorising party political descriptions befor

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided on the resignation of election agents without the consent of the candidate after

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance; potentially relevant to electoral administration procedures.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided on the resignation of election agents without the consent of the candidate after

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued on the language of imprints.

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance on electoral administration; relevant to electoral procedures in scope.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued on the language of imprints.

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued to local authorities on the use of (a) churches, (b) synagogues and (c) mosques as

Why linked: Question about Electoral Commission guidance to local authorities; relevant to electoral administration implementation.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued to local authorities on the use of (a) churches, (b) synagogues and (c) mosques as

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has reported any recent evidence of family voting.

Why linked: Question about recent Electoral Commission reports; potentially relevant to electoral integrity safeguards and implementation evidence.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has reported any recent evidence of family voting.

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, how long the Electoral Commission will hold data from proposed returns under the Representation of the People Bill; and whether that

Why linked: PQ to the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission on its enforcement timing, directly relevant to Bill Part 5 reforms.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, how long the Electoral Commission will hold data from proposed returns under the Representation of the People Bill; and whether that

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18 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his proposed changes to voter identification requirements, whether Bank Cards would need to have a (a) photograph and (b) full name to be accepted as identifica

Why linked: Written question directly on voter identification requirements in the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his proposed changes to voter identification requirements, whether Bank Cards would need to have a (a) photograph and (b) full name to be accepted as …

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the Explanatory Memorandum to the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026,

Why linked: Question with reference to Explanatory Memorandum on Local Elections; likely relevant to electoral administration changes, though full title truncated.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the Explanatory Memorandum to the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026,

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, further to the Interministerial Group for Elections and Registration Communique: 30 October 2025, 10 December 2025, what is the time

Why linked: Question referencing Interministerial Group for Elections and Referendums; directly relevant to coordination on electoral reform bill implementation.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, further to the Interministerial Group for Elections and Registration Communique: 30 October 2025, 10 December 2025, what is the time

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the risks of impermissible donations being made through high-volume repeated do

Why linked: Question to Electoral Commission about assessment of electoral issues; relevant to gathering evidence for electoral administration reform.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the risks of impermissible donations being made through high-volume repeated do

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written statement of 2 March 2026, HCWS1375, on Flexible Voting Pilots, and with reference to the list of councils with elections in the Cabinet Office purdah gui

Why linked: Written question on flexible voting pilots (March 2026); voting method provisions in scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written statement of 2 March 2026, HCWS1375, on Flexible Voting Pilots, and with reference to the list of councils with elections in the Cabinet Office …

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a scheme to assist political parties with the implementation costs of the Representation of the People Bill.

Why linked: Written question on merits of political party assistance scheme in context of the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a scheme to assist political parties with the implementation costs of the Representation of the People Bill.

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment, February 2026, Table 8, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that bill on levels of p

Why linked: Written question referencing Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment February 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment, February 2026, Table 8, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that bill on …

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment, February 2026, para 386, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of corporate donation refo

Why linked: Written question referencing Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment February 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment, February 2026, para 386, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of corporate donation refo

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment, February 2026, Table 8, what proportion of the donation value that would now be impermissible was made

Why linked: Written question referencing Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment February 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill Impact Assessment, February 2026, Table 8, what proportion of the donation value that would now be impermissible was made

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, what his Department’s definition is of a British citizen usually resident in the United Kingdom; and what (a) immigration

Why linked: Written question on Bill definition of British citizenship in the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, what his Department’s definition is of a British citizen usually resident in the United Kingdom; and what (a) immigration

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to obtain Legislative Consent from devolved Administrations in Wales and Scotland for the Representation of the People Bill.

Why linked: Written question on Legislative Consent from devolved administrations for Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to obtain Legislative Consent from devolved Administrations in Wales and Scotland for the Representation of the People Bill.

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, whether an election offence of intimidating council staff can apply after the close of poll, including to election counts

Why linked: Written question on election offence of intimidating voters in the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, whether an election offence of intimidating council staff can apply after the close of poll, including to election counts

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17 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, at what point political parties and elected representatives will have access to the date of birth of an attainer elector.

Why linked: Written question on point at which political parties must declare information under the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, at what point political parties and elected representatives will have access to the date of birth of an attainer …

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13 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Representation of the People Bill will allow candidates and agents to use PO Box addresses.

Why linked: Written question on use of PO Box addresses under the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Representation of the People Bill will allow candidates and agents to use PO Box addresses.

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13 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to paragraph 36 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) Memorandum on the Representation of the People Bill, published on 12 February, what assessment they have made of whether the ECHR would allow for

Why linked: Written question on ECHR Memorandum paragraph 36 relating to the Representation of the People Bill

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to paragraph 36 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) Memorandum on the Representation of the People Bill, published on 12 February, what assessment they have made of whether the ECHR would …

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11 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his statement to the House of Commons on 2 March 2026 on the Representation of the People Bill, col 624, who will determine which areas are to be selected for a

Why linked: Written question referencing Secretary of State statement on 2 March 2026 on the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his statement to the House of Commons on 2 March 2026 on the Representation of the People Bill, col 624, who will determine which areas …

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11 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his statement to the House of Commons on 2 March 2026 on the Representation of the People Bill, col 627, how many people in the figure that he provided of 7 or

Why linked: Written question referencing Secretary of State statement on 2 March 2026 on the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his statement to the House of Commons on 2 March 2026 on the Representation of the People Bill, col 627, how many people in the …

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11 Mar 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, for what policy reason the day of birth would be removed from electoral ID cards in Northern Ireland under the Representation of the People Bill.

Why linked: Written question on removal of day of birth from electoral ID cards in Northern Ireland under the Representation of the People Bill

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, for what policy reason the day of birth would be removed from electoral ID cards in Northern Ireland under the Representation of the People Bill.

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4 Mar 2026 | Written question Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission linked direct

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, further to the research published by Democracy Volunteers, what discussions he has had with Manchester City Council on compliance wi

Why linked: PQ to the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission in March 2026 referencing prior Commission responses — contemporaneous with PBC scrutiny.

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, further to the research published by Democracy Volunteers, what discussions he has had with Manchester City Council on compliance wi

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20 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 5 March 2025 to Question 33487on Democracy and Elections, when she expects political parties to be consulted.

Why linked: Written question on elections policy and local government (March 2025); electoral administration and local authority role

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 5 March 2025 to Question 33487on Democracy and Elections, when she expects political parties to be consulted.

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2024

1 event
17 Jan 2024 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of AI generated deepfakes on elections in the UK.

Why linked: Written question (2024) on AI-generated deepfakes and electoral integrity - directly addresses electoral safeguards and integrity mechanisms in scope

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of AI generated deepfakes on elections in the UK.

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2022

1 event
2 Mar 2022 | Committee report linked direct

We welcome the recent changes to Standing Orders that are intended to allow the triggering of recall petitions in relation to MPs sanctioned by the Independent Expert Panel to suspensions from the House for the minimum duration set out in the Recall of MPs Act 2015. While the delay in bringing forward the necessary motion was regrettable, the application of amended Standing Orders to be read alongside the Act should now correct the error. This must now be seen to be effective in applicable ca...

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Recall of MPs Act 2015

We welcome the recent changes to Standing Orders that are intended to allow the triggering of recall petitions in relation to MPs sanctioned by the Independent Expert Panel to suspensions from the House for the minimum duration set out in …

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2021

11 events
1 Jul 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Government's proposals on voter ID, what plans are in place for voters whose gender identity may not match their photo ID.

Why linked: Written question to Cabinet Office on voter ID proposals - core electoral integrity measure within the Bill's scope of voting access and fraud prevention

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Government's proposals on voter ID, what plans are in place for voters whose gender identity may not match their photo ID.

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23 Jun 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to Answer of 2 June 2021 to Question 6510 on Electoral Register, if he will list the meetings he has had, and on what dates, with representatives of (a) civil ri

Why linked: Written question on Electoral Register, directly relevant to voter registration requirements and electoral administration

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to Answer of 2 June 2021 to Question 6510 on Electoral Register, if he will list the meetings he has had, and on what …

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11 Jun 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the (a) need for voters to provide identification during elections and (b) potential effect that policy may have on particular demog

Why linked: Written question to Cabinet Office assessing need for voter identification - directly relevant to electoral integrity and voter ID provisions expected in the Bill

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the (a) need for voters to provide identification during elections and (b) potential effect that policy may have …

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21 May 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many convictions of voter personation in general elections there have been in the 21st Century.

Why linked: Written question on voter personation convictions, directly relevant to electoral fraud prevention and integrity measures

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many convictions of voter personation in general elections there have been in the 21st Century.

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18 May 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the roll out of Voter ID for a local election.

Why linked: Written question (2021) directly asking about Voter ID implementation costs and rollout - core electoral administration reform within Representation of the People Bill scope

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the roll out of Voter ID for a local election.

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29 Apr 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that adequate numbers of counting agents are permitted by Electoral Registration Officers to attend and monitor the cou

Why linked: Written question on counting agents in electoral administration, directly relevant to electoral administration procedures

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that adequate numbers of counting agents are permitted by Electoral Registration Officers to attend and monitor …

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27 Apr 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to extend the voting franchise for local elections in England to include all resident foreign nationals holding leave to remain under the Immigration Act

Why linked: Written question to Cabinet Office Minister on extending voting franchise for local elections in England - directly addresses voter eligibility scope of electoral administration reform

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to extend the voting franchise for local elections in England to include all resident foreign nationals holding leave to remain under the …

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20 Apr 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2021 to Question 171645 on Electoral Register: Travellers, what meetings (a) the Minister for the Constitution and Devolution has had a

Why linked: Written question on Electoral Register and Travellers, directly relevant to voter registration provisions and electoral access

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2021 to Question 171645 on Electoral Register: Travellers, what meetings (a) the Minister for the Constitution and Devolution …

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29 Mar 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraph 2.41 of the Budget 2021 Red Book, what steps his Department has taken to end the 15 year limit for overseas voter registration following the

Why linked: Written question on electoral register measures referenced in Budget 2021, potentially relevant to voter registration improvements

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraph 2.41 of the Budget 2021 Red Book, what steps his Department has taken to end the 15 year limit for overseas …

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23 Mar 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much funding his Department allocated to improving voter registration in the UK in (a) 2018, (b) 2019 and (c) 2020.

Why linked: Written question on voter registration funding allocation, directly relevant to electoral administration and voting access

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much funding his Department allocated to improving voter registration in the UK in (a) 2018, (b) 2019 and (c) 2020.

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22 Mar 2021 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 11 March 2021 to Question 164520 what evidence voters will be asked to provide in order to verify their identity to local authorities when appl

Why linked: Written question on voter evidence requirements, directly relevant to voter identification and electoral administration provisions

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 11 March 2021 to Question 164520 what evidence voters will be asked to provide in order to verify their identity …

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2020

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