Political Parties
Lords · Question HL9888 · Tabled 24 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 4 Aug 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Harper
To ask His Majesty's Government, in relation to the policy paper "Restoring trust in our democracy: Our strategy for modern & secure elections", published on 17 July, which are the "legitimate smaller parties” referred to in paragraph 63.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 4 Aug 2025
The prohibition on dual registration has historically affected organisations which operated under formal electoral agreements and stood joint candidates with other parties. Despite their longstanding and legitimate arrangements, these restrictions meant l...