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Government response to the Electoral Commission’s reports on the 2024 elections
12 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the Government's response to the Electoral Commission’s reports on the 2024 elections, highlighting achievements and challenges while committing to further reforms.
Action Requested
The Government will work with partners to increase participation in elections and review voter ID rules. They plan to publish a Government Strategy for Elections later this year and continue evaluating the impact of recent reforms through public opinion surveys and an evaluation of the Elections Act 2022, set to be published in spring 2025.
Key Facts
- The Electoral Commission reported on voter identification at the 2024 General Election in September 2024.
- They also reported on how the election and May local elections were delivered in November 2024.
- Voter confidence increased to 83% with 87% believing polls were free from fraud and abuse.
- The Government aims to improve voter registration, extend voting rights to those aged 16 and over for all UK elections, and review voter ID rules.
- An independent public opinion survey related to voting in the UK was conducted by Ipsos.
- A Government Strategy for Elections will be published later this year.
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