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British Constitution

Commons · Question 14580 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a written constitution.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 7 Jul 2026

The UK’s uncodified constitution has evolved over time and is made up of conventions, statutes, judicial decisions, principles and practices. It is the Government’s view that one of the strengths of our constitution is its flexibility and ability to evolv...