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Publication of the Electoral Integrity Programme Evaluation Report on the 2024 UK Parliamentary general election

15 May 2025

Proposing MP
Rushanara Ali Lab
Bethnal Green and Stepney
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Rushanara Ali is sharing the Year 2 Electoral Integrity Programme Evaluation Report by IFF Research on the implementation and impact of the Elections Act 2022 during the 2024 UK Parliamentary general election.

Action Requested

The minister welcomes the report's findings and recommendations, acknowledges the challenges faced during the elections, expresses gratitude to electoral teams and volunteers, and commits to publishing a Strategy for Elections later this year that will address several of IFF Research's recommendations. The government will continue to support the work of relevant bodies in understanding and addressing gaps.

Key Facts

  • The Elections Act 2022 made changes to election processes.
  • An independent evaluation by IFF Research was appointed to assess these changes.
  • A third and final evaluation will be conducted after the next UK Parliamentary general election.
  • The report aligns with the Electoral Commission's findings that the 2024 polls were well-run despite challenges.
  • Government supports understanding and addressing gaps in public awareness campaigns.
  • Strategy for Elections to be published later this year.
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