Petitions/Hold an early census in England & Wales in 2027
StatusOngoing
Opened13 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Hold an early census in England & Wales in 2027 to provide up-to-date demographic data, rather than waiting until 2031.

We believe the UK has experienced significant population change since the 2021 Census. Decisions about healthcare, education, housing, transport and other public services should be based on the most current information available. An early census in 2027 could provide Parliament, local authorities and the public with an updated picture of our country’s population. This could improve planning, increase transparency and allow informed discussion about how the country is changing.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Mr Adnan Hussain
1Mr Adnan Hussain MP
Blackburn
5
Barry Gardiner
2Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Oliver Ryan
3Oliver Ryan MP
Burnley
1
Lee Barron
4Lee Barron MP
Corby and East Northamptonshire
1
Baggy Shanker
5Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Sonia Kumar
6Sonia Kumar MP
Dudley
1
Danny Kruger
7Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Lisa Smart
8Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
1
Sir Jeremy Wright
9Sir Jeremy Wright MP
Kenilworth and Southam
1
Rachel Hopkins
10Rachel Hopkins MP
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
1