Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of biraderi networks on levels of electoral fraud.

The Government is clear that it is, and always will be, an absolute priority to protect our democratic and electoral processes. Security in democratic processes is paramount, and the Government has systems in place to ensure the integrity of its elections. The UK’s elections, both national and local, remain safe and secure.

We continue to work with the Electoral Commission, policing partners and the elections sector to ensure that polls are delivered as effectively and securely as possible. Every eligible elector should be able to cast their vote with confidence in the integrity of the process and without interference. Electoral fraud has no place in our democracy and anyone who has any concerns about the conduct of a poll should contact the Returning Officer or the police.