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From John Penrose
  • New advice to help councils fight procurement fraud

    Local government procurement fraud and corruption risk review provides advice on how councils can strengthen their processes and implement prevention measures.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Regius Professorships awarded to leading universities to mark Queen’s 90th birthday

    Her Majesty the Queen will honour 12 of Britain’s leading universities today by creating Regius Professorships as part of her 90th birthday celebrations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • EU Referendum: Counting Officers' Regulations

    The European Union Referendum (Counting Officers’ and Regional Counting Officers’ Charges) Regulations 2016 come into force today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Electoral law

    The Minister for the Constitutional Reform laid a written statement in Parliament on electoral law and the Third Party Campaigning Review.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • EU Referendum Bill receives Royal Assent

    The EU Referendum Bill received Royal Assent on 17 December 2015. It is now an Act of Parliament.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Young, gifted and democratic: getting young people involved in democratic processes

    Mehvash Ahmad, a UK Youth Facilitator, summarised a Parliament Week 2015 event hosted by John Penrose for Youth Ambassadors for democracy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • John Penrose attends voter registration workshop in Parliament Week 2015

    The Minister for Constitutional Reform attended a voter registration workshop for young people with learning disabilities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • John Penrose: Championing the changemakers

    John Penrose, Minister for Constitutional Reform, encourages young people to get involved in democratic processes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Queen to award prestigious Regius Professorships to 12 universities

    Jo Johnson and John Penrose launched a national competition to mark the Queen’s birthday by awarding Regius Professorships to universities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Vision for electoral registration: speech by John Penrose

    The Minister for Constitutional Reform John Penrose spoke at the Policy Exchange about electoral registration.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • International Democracy Day sparks search for the UK’s most democratic schools

    A new award for schools that encourage pupils to get interested in the democratic process has been launched on International Democracy Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sir Eric Pickles to examine electoral fraud

    Sir Eric Pickles, the Government’s Anti-Corruption Champion, is to review electoral fraud and make recommendations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Individual Electoral Registration hits major milestone

    The government announced 10 million voter registrations with 77% made online.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Individual Electoral Registration: ending the transition

    Minister for Constitutional Reform John Penrose made a written statement about ending transition to Individual Electoral Registration.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Details of ministerial appointments announced

    The Queen has been pleased to approve the following ministerial appointments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stonehenge visitor centre to rise again

    A new dawn at Stonehenge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympics tickets go on sale

    Website opens to apply for tickets as London marks 500 days to the Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘And in the end...’: the Abbey Road zebra crossing is listed

    The world-famous zebra crossing near Abbey Road Studios in London has been listed Grade II by John Penrose Minister for Tourism and Heritage

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British celebrities invite the world to visit Britain

    Global TV campaign kicks off four-year marketing programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Irish restaurateur Oliver Peyton awarded honorary OBE

    Irish-born restaurateur Oliver Peyton was today presented with an honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government