UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Who can stand for public office in the UK?
AOnly those who currently hold a valid British or EU passport
BUK, Irish Republic and Commonwealth citizens aged 18 or over ✓
COnly those who have been resident in the UK for at least 10 years
DAnyone who is aged 21 or over and is a current UK resident
Explanation
Most citizens of the UK, the Irish Republic or the Commonwealth aged 18 or over can stand for public office. There are some exceptions including members of the armed forces and civil servants.
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