House of Commons · General Debate
15 October 2020 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Kevin Brennan Lab Cardiff West
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Kevin Brennan raised concerns about electoral commission committee in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Welcomes Owen Thompson to his place and encourages him to resist calls from Conservative Members to abolish the Electoral Commission, emphasising the importance of an independent electoral commission in maintaining a democratic system that commands trust and confidence.
Highlights the significance of having an independent electoral commission, encourages the new chair to be someone without political affiliations or history of donations to political parties.
Reiterates the importance of the Electoral Commission’s independence established by statute and its accountability to Parliament through the Speaker's Committee. Emphasises that the commission works across the four nations of the UK, collaborating with Parliaments and campaigners.