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Politics and Government: Public Participation

Asked by Jamie StoneLiberal DemocratCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 904374

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving public engagement with politics.

Answered by Ellie Reeves

Public engagement and participation are vital to the health of our democracy, and the Government will continue to support the public to make their voices heard.

Engagement with the political process must be built on trust. The Government is committed to returning to a politics of service.

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