The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Samantha Dixon): I thank right hon.

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I thank right hon. and hon. Members for all their contributions. The right to participate in our democracy is a defining aspect of our national identity, and one that we need to protect and uphold. The Bill marks a landmark moment in that process. I welcome the strength of feeling expressed by all Members today about the importance of upholding democratic practice, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to close the debate as the Minister with responsibility for democracy. I will come to the points made in the debate shortly, but first I want to address the remarks made by the right hon. Me

I thank right hon. and hon. Members for all their contributions. The right to participate in our democracy is a defining aspect of our national identity, and one that we need to protect and uphold. The Bill marks a landmark moment in that process. I welcome the strength of feeling expressed by all Members today about the importance of upholding democratic practice, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to close the debate as the Minister with responsibility for democracy. I will come to the points made in the debate shortly, but first I want to address the remarks made by the right hon. Me…

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