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Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering
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 constitutional propriety’ say emeritus professors Steve Leach and Colin Copus.

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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