Representation of the People Bill Debate

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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Daniel Zeichner

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Representation of the People Bill

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Monday 2nd March 2026

(1 day, 8 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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I always agree with my hon. Friend, and not just because we are friends. I remember her introducing the youth mayor scheme in Lambeth; it was a huge success and showed how keen young people were to be involved in decisions that affect them, as well as their ability to contribute to discussions and debates in a very meaningful way.

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I will take one more intervention.

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I congratulate my right hon. Friend on extending the franchise. Has he thought about the 4 million people who live in this country and do not have access to voting? There are 22,000 of those people in Cambridge. This is a complicated issue, but has he given it any consideration? No taxation without representation is a powerful principle.

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