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ELECTIONS
EXCLUSIVE: Officers warn of looming elections systems failure
By Martin Ford | 18 June 2026
The elections system is under ‘increasing strain’ and ‘likely to fail’ if put under further pressure, officers have warned.
ELECTIONS
Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026
The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...
ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Commission pushes ahead with surveys despite elections uncertainty
By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025
The Electoral Commission is pushing ahead with two surveys for returning officers about May's pol...
GENERAL ELECTION
Thousands unable to vote due to voter ID rules
By William Eichler | 10 September 2024
Only 0.08% of voters – or 16,000 people – were unable to vote in the General Election because the...
ELECTIONS
Elections officials raise concerns over abuse
By Martin Ford | 05 July 2024
Concerns have been raised over ‘unacceptable behaviour’ faced by officials during the General Ele...
GENERAL ELECTION
General Election: 'Room for improvement', says commission
By William Eichler | 05 July 2024
Polling day ‘ran smoothly’ but there is ‘room to improve the experience for some’, according to t...
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