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Voting Behaviour

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20299

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to introduce compulsory voting.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Government believes that to increase democratic engagement we must focus on taking down barriers to participation. We are therefore taking steps, including through the Representation of People Bill, which is currently before Parliament, to make voting easier and more accessible.

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