Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 2025. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Councillors: Dual Mandate
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend electoral law to prevent councillors standing for election in overseas countries.
- Answer
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The Government is clear that any councillor elected by local people to serve their interests must continue to do so as their highest priority. I am considering whether a change in legislation is needed to address the rare instances where serving councillors seek election overseas. Any legislative change would be subject to securing Parliamentary time.
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- 95058
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Councillors Dual mandate
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