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British Constitution

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 19 May 2026UIN 1056

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a written constitution for the UK.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The UK’s uncodified constitution has evolved over time and is made up of conventions, statutes, judicial decisions, principles and practices. It is the Government’s view that one of the strengths of our constitution is its flexibility and ability to evolve in response to changing circumstances. The Government therefore has no plans to introduce a codified constitution.

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