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Special Advisers: Elections

Commons · Question 120062 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 16 September 2025, to Question 70559, on Special Advisers: Elections, and with reference to May 2026 Elections: guidance on conduct for civil servants, published on 2 March 2026, and th

Answer

Answered by Satvir Kaur, 31 Mar 2026

The guidance on conduct for civil servants in relation to the May 2026 elections makes clear that civil servants - including special advisers - should not use official resources for party political purposes. This guidance is available on gov.uk. The Code ...