Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Thursday, 11 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 British councillors standing for election in overseas countries.
- Answer
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I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 95058 on 4 December 2025 for councillors in England. Local government is devolved, and it is for devolved national governments to govern their own local government members.
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- 96795
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- 2024-26
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- Councillors Dual mandate
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