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Articles tagged with: Electoral Commission
Electoral System Could Be 'Stretched To Breaking Point' Ahead Of Vote
Communities
Electoral System Could Be "Stretched To Breaking Point" Ahead Of Vote
Electoral registration systems could be “stretched to breaking point” ahead of the general election , according to the head of a cross-party committee of MPs.
Spoiled ballot: Interview with Electoral Commission chair
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
Spoiled ballot: Interview with Electoral Commission chair
As Britain braces for a host of polls in the coming year, the elections watchdog John Pullinger tells Tali Fraser the system that underpins our democracy is under huge pressure – and ministers aren’t rushing to help
Party Accounts Show Labour Out-Earning Tories
Political parties
Party Accounts Show Labour Out-Earning Tories
The Labour Party has continued to raise more money than the Conservative Party, according to the most recent political party accounts released by independent watchdog the Electoral Commission.
New Voter ID Rules Stopped Some People From Voting
Communities
New Voter ID Rules Stopped Some People From Voting
New data from the Electoral Commission has shown that around one in 25 people who did not vote at this year's local elections did so because of new voter ID rules.
The deepfake dilemma: What happens when AI is used against politicians?
Social affairs
By Tali Fraser
The deepfake dilemma: What happens when AI is used against politicians?
AI-generated deepfakes are on the rise – and experts are warning that government is behind the eight-ball when it comes to legislating for the tsunami of disinformation that could follow. (All images are AI generated by Tali Fraser using Midjourney)
Voter ID Will Now Be Needed At Elections – Here’s How New Rules Could Affect You
Political parties
Voter ID Will Now Be Needed At Elections – Here’s How New Rules Could Affect You
Campaigners have warned that the need for voter ID could cause chaos when it's required for the first time at local elections this May, arguing the change could undermine trust in democracy.
Elections Watchdog Warns Voter ID Plans Risk Undermining Confidence In Democracy
Social affairs
Elections Watchdog Warns Voter ID Plans Risk Undermining Confidence In Democracy
The Electoral Commission is warning that the shortened timeframe to raise awareness of the government’s controversial voter ID plans before people next go to the polls risks undermining confidence in British democracy.
New Tory Leader Must 'Get Hold Of The Reins' Of Public Trust in Elections Rules, Watchdog’s Former Chief Warns
Communities
New Tory Leader Must "Get Hold Of The Reins" Of Public Trust in Elections Rules, Watchdog’s Former Chief Warns
The former chief executive of the Electoral Commission has warned the incoming Prime Minister they need to work hard to show they aren’t removing the watchdog’s independence after Boris Johnson’s government passed a controversial piece of legislation.
Boris Johnson is a proven truth-twister. We can’t trust him with our elections
Communities
By Naomi Smith
Boris Johnson is a proven truth-twister. We can’t trust him with our elections
Straight out of University, Boris Johnson was dismissed from The Times for making up quotes, but far from a schoolboy error, lying became his modus operandi.
Elections Watchdog Warns New Legislation Threatens Its Independence And Allows Ministers To Shape Rules
Political parties
Elections Watchdog Warns New Legislation Threatens Its Independence And Allows Ministers To Shape Rules
The UK’s elections watchdog has warned that the government’s new electoral reform proposals threaten its independence and could knock public confidence in the whole system.
Boris Johnson Accused Of Lying To Inquiry Over Who Paid For Downing Street Flat Decorations
Political parties
Boris Johnson Accused Of Lying To Inquiry Over Who Paid For Downing Street Flat Decorations
Boris Johnson has been accused of lying to his own ethics adviser in an investigation over who funded the renovation of his Downing Street flat.
Electoral Commission Opens Formal Investigation Into Who Paid For Downing Street Redecoration
Political parties
Electoral Commission Opens Formal Investigation Into Who Paid For Downing Street Redecoration
The Electoral Commission has announced it is opening a formal investigation into the Conservative Party over the funding of the Downing Street renovations.
Action must be taken to ensure the integrity of our electoral process in the digital age
Culture
By Stephen Kinnock MP and Damian Collins MP
Action must be taken to ensure the integrity of our electoral process in the digital age
We face new threats every day from the digital world, disinformation and fake news to dark ads and financial loopholes. As the Electoral Commission turns 20, we must make sure it’s fit to face the challenges of the future.
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.
The Government must rethink its voter ID plans — or risk silencing the voices of marginalised people
Political parties
By Cat Smith MP and Sarah Sackman
The Government must rethink its voter ID plans — or risk silencing the voices of marginalised people
The introduction of ID requirements has the potential to prevent hundreds of thousands of people casting their vote