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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jeremy Wright (Conservative) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission.


Elections: Journalism

Question

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided on the definition of journalism for the purposes of the Section 47(3) of the Elections Act 2022.

Answer

The Electoral Commission’s statutory guidance on digital imprints outlines the exemptions that apply to digital material, including journalism.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21238
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Elections Journalism
Legislation
Elections Act 2022
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk