Millions missing from electoral register

By Martin Ford | 18 September 2023

An overhaul of data sharing with council elections teams is required, a report by the Electoral Commission has concluded.

Research published by the elections watchdog today found up to eight million people in the UK are either missing from registers or incorrectly registered.

Want full article access?


Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription.

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Already a subscriber? Login

Electoral Commission Electoral register Data Elections
Top