Require all UK MPs and Ministers to take and pass the Citizenship Test
Suspend any MP who fail the test within 6 months of becoming an MP until they successfully pass. Ministers should be required to have passed before taking any role.
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Require all UK MPs and Ministers to take and pass the Citizenship Test
Suspend any MP who fail the test within 6 months of becoming an MP until they successfully pass. Ministers should be required to have passed before taking any role.
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Introduce compulsory voting for all eligible British citizens
Introduce a national system which requires all eligible British citizens to vote in UK elections. We believe this could ensure full participation, fair representation, and a stronger, more accountable democracy across the UK.
Grant citizenship to residents living in the UK for 15+ years & their children
Pass a law which grants automatic UK citizenship to individuals who have lived in the UK for at least 15 years on a continuous and lawful basis, and who have consistently worked and paid taxes and National Insurance Contributions.
Require all MPs to be contactable by email
Require all MPs to receive and reply to correspondence by email. People with low incomes may be unable to afford to contact an MP by post.
Make voting compulsory in the UK
55% of the electorate did not vote in the last general election in the Blackpool South Constituency.