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Reform UK’s Election Integrity Bill Would Strip Commonwealth Votes

8/29/2026

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Reform UK party published an Election Integrity Bill proposing voting restrictions.
The bill would strip Commonwealth citizens of their right to vote in UK elections.
It limits election literature to English, Welsh, Gaelic, Braille or BSL and mandates English checks.
The bill caps postal voting—used by almost 10 million in 2024—and bans “family voting.”
Labour spokesperson accused Farage of scandals and a £5 million gift, defending the Representation of the People Bill.

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Reform UK party published an Election Integrity Bill proposing voting restrictions.
The bill would strip Commonwealth citizens of their right to vote in UK elections.
It limits election literature to English, Welsh, Gaelic, Braille or BSL and mandates English checks.
The bill caps postal voting—used by almost 10 million in 2024—and bans “family voting.”
Labour spokesperson accused Farage of scandals and a £5 million gift, defending the Representation of the People Bill.