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<p>I will not comment on operational or intelligence matters, however I can assure
you that there has been no successful interference in any UK electoral process to
date.</p><p>Our system of paper balloting and hand counting means UK voting mechanisms
do not lend themselves to direct electronic manipulation. A series of protective measures
were put in place ahead of the 2015 General Election, designed to be sufficiently
enduring to mitigate future threats, including the EU referendum and future polls.</p><p>The
NCSC continues to offer political parties access to the best cyber security guidance
and support. The NCSC sent refreshed cyber security guidance to the range of bodies
involved in the 2017 General Election.</p><p> </p>
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