Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 6
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Declining voter turnout risks undermining government legitimacy and authority in the UK
Conclusion
The decline in turnout is not an indictment of any one government or party. While it may be uncomfortable for those directly involved in politics and government, the decline in voting risks undermining the authority and legitimacy of government in the UK. Reversing the decline in turnout is a task for the whole of government, Parliament and the wider political system. (Conclusion, Paragraph 28)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗