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Constituencies: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Kirith EntwistleLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 November 2024UIN 12816

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing overseas constituencies for elections to the House of Commons.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

The Government has no plans at this time to introduce overseas constituencies for elections to the House of Commons. We are focused on delivering on our manifesto commitments to strengthen our democracy and encourage participation – including by giving 16- and 17- year olds the right to vote in all elections

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