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Elections: Proof of Identity

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20205

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she intends to amend secondary legislation to require photographic identification for candidates to nominate.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

I refer the Rt. Hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 6801 on 12 June 2026.

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