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Articles tagged with: Elections
Splitting headache: Wales must guard against nationalist rhetoric
Communities
By Robin Millar MP
Splitting headache: Wales must guard against nationalist rhetoric
Constitutional wrangling is far from the top of voters’ priority lists, but the future of the union is under threat. With renewed calls for Scottish independence ringing in our ears, Wales must be alive to the danger of a nationalism taking root that seeks out differences to underpin division
Will the Greens become England’s third largest party?
Political parties
By Josh Martin
Will the Greens become England’s third largest party?
Building on a solid performance in the local elections and higher salience of environmental issues, the Green Party is looking likely to play a bigger role in British politics by taking votes from Labour, the Conservatives and challenging the Liberal Democrats to become England’s third-largest party.
The priority for Scotland must be on Covid recovery – not another referendum
Political parties
By David Mundell MP
The priority for Scotland must be on Covid recovery – not another referendum
Once again, it was only the Scottish Conservatives who could be trusted to stand foursquare for Scotland’s place within the UK.
Mandatory voter photo ID is an illiberal and discriminatory solution to a problem that doesn’t exist
Home affairs
By Baroness Chakrabarti
Mandatory voter photo ID is an illiberal and discriminatory solution to a problem that doesn’t exist
As opposition strives to unite around a vision of a post-pandemic future, a government so adept at divide and rule would be wise not to unite us in resistance to these measures.
Nicola Sturgeon Vows Second Independence Vote Despite SNP Majority Hopes Being On A 'Knife Edge'
Political parties
Nicola Sturgeon Vows Second Independence Vote Despite SNP Majority Hopes Being On A "Knife Edge"
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to push for a second Scottish independence vote despite her party's chances of winning a majority on a "knife-edge".
Tory Ben Houchen Re-Elected As Tees Valley Mayor With Thumping Majority As Labour Lose Council Leaders
Political parties
Tory Ben Houchen Re-Elected As Tees Valley Mayor With Thumping Majority As Labour Lose Council Leaders
The Conservatives have cemented their success in Labour’s former North East heartlands after Ben Houchen was re-elected as the Tees Valley mayor with a thumping majority.
'It's A Complete Sh*tshow': Keir Starmer Accused Of ‘Rudderless’ Leadership After Bruising Election Results
Political parties
'It's A Complete Sh*tshow': Keir Starmer Accused Of ‘Rudderless’ Leadership After Bruising Election Results
A grim set of results for Labour has prompted calls for an “urgent” shake-up of the party’s strategy from MPs and activists.
The SNP is the only party with the experience to lead Scotland through the pandemic
Political parties
By Keith Brown
The SNP is the only party with the experience to lead Scotland through the pandemic
It is essential that people in Scotland have the right to decide whether or not they wish to become independent, and if there is majority support we will offer that choice when the Covid crisis has passed.
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Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB sets out vision for Welsh manifesto
The CIOB has published its manifesto ahead of the Welsh general elections.
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Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry sets out recommendations for upcoming Devolved National and Regional Elections
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has published five manifestos ahead of the devolved national and regional elections taking place next month.
Political Parties Suspend Campaigning For May Elections After Prince Philip's Death
Political parties
Political Parties Suspend Campaigning For May Elections After Prince Philip's Death
Major political parties have suspended campaigning ahead of next month's elections following the death of Prince Philip.
'Emergency Proxy' Rules Announced To Allow People Self-Isolating To Vote In Local Elections
Coronavirus
'Emergency Proxy' Rules Announced To Allow People Self-Isolating To Vote In Local Elections
The government is set to implement new emergency rules to allow people self-isolating to secure a last minute proxy vote for May's council and mayoral elections.
Could suburban England provide the answer to Labour’s electoral woes in 2024?
Political parties
By Joshua Martin, Senior Analyst
Could suburban England provide the answer to Labour’s electoral woes in 2024?
While much analysis of the next election focuses on what will happen in the “Red Wall”, there are another set of key marginal seats with different demographics that will be crucial to the outcome: formerly safe Conservative seats in suburban England.
Repealing the Fixed-term Parliaments Act is about revenge not reform
Political parties
By Gina Miller
Repealing the Fixed-term Parliaments Act is about revenge not reform
Boris Johnson is undertaking legislative reform that looks worryingly like a consolidation of power in his own hands, rather than a thoughtful and rational reform of our electoral system and constitution.
MPs threaten Boris Johnson with legal action over Russian election interference probe
Political parties
MPs threaten Boris Johnson with legal action over Russian election interference probe
A cross-party group of MPs has threatened Boris Johnson with legal action over an independent investigation into Russian election interference.
A proportional voting system is the first step in fixing our broken democracy
Home affairs
By Baroness Bennett
A proportional voting system is the first step in fixing our broken democracy
The Tories won just 44% of the vote in 2019, but effectively hold 100% of power in the Commons. That’s not democracy, it's fundamental illegitimacy – and the lack of trust that flows from it – is at the root of our broken system.
'We need people to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for' — inside the battle to lead the Lib Dems as Ed Davey and Layla Moran square off
Political parties
By John Johnston
'We need people to know what the Liberal Democrats stand for' — inside the battle to lead the Lib Dems as Ed Davey and Layla Moran square off
Languishing in the polls after their third disastrous general election defeat in a row, the Liberal Democrats are once again looking for a new leader. John Johnston speaks to hopefuls Sir Ed Davey and Layla Moran, plus a host of party insiders, about plans to revive Lib Dem fortunes.
Millions may be missing from the electoral register, we need urgent reform
Political parties
By Lord Shutt
Millions may be missing from the electoral register, we need urgent reform
Groups such as young people, BAME voters and frequent home movers are particularly under-registered.
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
Social affairs
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
The UK’s much-maligned electoral laws are due for a shake-up after calls for them to be brought into the digital age.
Liberal Democrats' election performance was a 'high speed car crash', internal inquiry says
Political parties
Liberal Democrats' election performance was a 'high speed car crash', internal inquiry says
The Liberal Democrats’ 2019 election performance was a "high speed car crash", according to a hard-hitting review commissioned by the party.
Keir Starmer says Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership was ‘number one’ issue voters had on election doorstep
Political parties
Keir Starmer says Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership was ‘number one’ issue voters had on election doorstep
Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership was the “number one” issue with Labour raised by voters on last year’s campaign trail, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Tories spent £2.6m on lacklustre European election campaign which saw them pushed into fifth place, new figures show
Political parties
Tories spent £2.6m on lacklustre European election campaign which saw them pushed into fifth place, new figures show
The Tories spent over £2.6m on their disastrous European election campaign which saw them pushed into a humiliating fifth place finish.
Electoral reforms would reduce confusion and bring elections into the 21st Century Partner content
Home affairs
By Law Commission
Electoral reforms would reduce confusion and bring elections into the 21st Century
Reforms to simplify, clarify and improve electoral law have today been published by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission (the Law Commissions).
Local elections postponed for a year due to coronavirus outbreak
Political parties
Local elections postponed for a year due to coronavirus outbreak

Boris Johnson has moved to postpone May’s local elections for a year amid the coronavirus crisis.