Petition · Cabinet Office
Limit postal voting to elderly, disabled, people overseas & military personnel
Open for signatures
52 signatures
What the petition asks
Limit postal voting to people who are elderly, disabled, overseas and part of the armed forces. We believe voting should otherwise be in person in the voting booth. This could ensure that every vote is private, free from pressure or influence, and could protect trust in our democracy.
We believe postal voting is increasingly open to pressure, organised handling, block voting, and the risk of inducements or improper influence. To safeguard voter independence and public confidence, we believe it should be limited to genuine need, with in-person voting as the default.
Timeline
| 5 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
5 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.