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Electoral Register

Asked by Cat SmithLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 77556

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled Restoring trust in our democracy: Our strategy for modern and secure elections, published on 17 July 2025, what progress

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The government is actively exploring a range of approaches to improve electoral registration, including making it easier for people to register to vote. User research is undertaken throughout the policy and digital service development process.

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