Politics
See also: British Asians in politics of the United KingdomBritish Pakistanis make up a sizeable proportion of British voters and are known to make a difference in elections, both local and national. They are much more active in the voting process, with 67 per cent voting in the last general elections of 2005, compared to just over 60 per cent for the whole country. As of 2007, 257 British Pakistanis were serving as elected councillors or mayors in Britain. There are also four British Pakistani MPs in the House of Commons, including two ministers.
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