Representation of the People Bill

Debate between Steve Reed and Daniel Zeichner

2nd reading
Monday 2nd March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

I always agree with my hon. Friend, and not just because we are friends. I remember her introducing the youth mayor scheme in Lambeth; it was a huge success and showed how keen young people were to be involved in decisions that affect them, as well as their ability to contribute to discussions and debates in a very meaningful way.

[Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge) (Lab)]

rose—

[Steve Reed]

I will take one more intervention.

[Daniel Zeichner]

I congratulate my right hon. Friend on extending the franchise. Has he thought about the 4 million people who live in this country and do not have access to voting? There are 22,000 of those people in Cambridge. This is a complicated issue, but has he given it any consideration? No taxation without representation is a powerful principle.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve Reed and Daniel Zeichner

Thursday 20th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Steve Reed]

rose—

[Daniel Zeichner]

rose—

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

I call the Secretary of State.