Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 6
6
Acknowledged
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 summary AI-generated
The government commits to encouraging full participation and addresses specific suggestions for overseas electors by raising significant concerns about their feasibility or viability (such as embassy voting or telephone-based assisted voting). It states some potential recommendations remain under active consideration.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
We also note the Committee’s conclusions in relation to turnout at elections. The Government remains committed to strengthening our valued democracy and encouraging participation by legitimate voters, as set out in our manifesto. Work has already begun to explore how levels of democratic engagement among the electorate may be improved, and the Government will also continue to engage with young people, as it did in the development of the Strategy for Elections, to ensure their increased engagement in our vibrant democracy. Early engagement by younger voters will build the foundations for their lifetime participation in our electoral processes, in turn boosting our democracy.
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