Mayors and Police and Crime Commissioners: Electoral Systems
Lords · Question HL526 · Tabled 30 Jul 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 15 Aug 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Rennard
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to revert to a preferential voting system for mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 15 Aug 2024
The government published details of its legislative programme alongside the King's Speech. We are committed to strengthening our democracy and upholding the integrity of elections, and our first step will be to ensure every legitimate voter is able to exe...