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Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Elections: Campaigns

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 118899 on Elections: Campaigns, if he will amend (i) legislation and (ii) statutory guidance to ensure that hard copy and digital imprints are in (a) English and (b) another native language of the British Islands.

Answer

Transparency around who is promoting campaign material is a key part of equipping people with the tools to scrutinise political messages and make informed decisions in elections and referendums.

Under UK law, printed and digital campaigning material in scope of the rules is required to include the name and address of the promoter of the material and any person on behalf of whom the material is being published. Printed material also requires the name and address of the printer.

The Government has no plans to prescribe the language of imprints. There are already requirements in legislation to ensure the legibility and accessibility of imprints and the Electoral Commission publishes guidance to support campaigners to meet those requirements.

It is an offence to distribute printed or digital election campaign material without a compliant imprint and enforcement is a matter for the police or the Electoral Commission.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6032
Session
2026-27
Related items
Elections: Campaigns
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Campaigns Elections Electoral Commission Languages
Link
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