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Cabinet Office written question – answered at on 24 March 2020.

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Photo of Marco Longhi Marco Longhi Conservative, Dudley North

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) make it easier for single parents and guardians to stand in elections.

Photo of Chloe Smith Chloe Smith Assistant Whip, Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

The Government is committed to ensuring that our democracy is more accessible and more representative of the public. People from all walks of life are encouraged to stand in elections and participate in the democratic process.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 24 March 2020, cW)