What are the new rules on voter ID at polling stations for upcoming local elections? First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
Voter ID fears as less than half of Black people think local elections important Cross-party thinktank Demos said the results show those who are traditionally disengaged from the democratic process will be even less likely to vote with the extra hurdle of Voter ID Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2023
What are the new rules on voter ID at polling stations for upcoming local elections? First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023
Tory minister refuses to say if number of voters without photo ID will be fully recorded MPs accuse Rachel Maclean of being unable to answer how government will record impact of new system The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023
Tories admit sending out leaflet wrongly telling voters they don't need photo ID Hundreds of campaign leaflets including the incorrect advice were sent in "error" to residents ahead of next week's local elections. New Voter ID rules have been introduced Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023
New voter ID requirement sparks concern ahead of English elections Voters in England will for the first time have to produce photo I.D. in order to cast their ballot when polling stations open in local elections next week, sparking concern that some parts of the electorate will in effect be disenfranchised by the change. Reuters · Apr 25, 2023
Urgent warning as people only have hours left to apply for crucial document Thousands will be heading to the polling station on May 4 Liverpool Echo · Apr 25, 2023
Deadline looms to apply for emergency photo ID for local elections More than 80,000 applications for photo identification have been submitted so far. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
Warning that April 25 is last day to apply to vote if you have no photo ID Just 4% of the numbers expected have applied for the Government's new Voter Authority Certificate, figures show Chronicle Live · Apr 24, 2023
Photo ID, face coverings and proxy ballots: Voting guidance for upcoming local elections As local elections pace forward and campaigns plough on, here is what you need to know about voting Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2023
The new voter ID rules explained Polling stations across England are drafting in extra staff to help deal with the introduction of mandatory photographic voter ID at next month’s local elections. The Week · Apr 18, 2023
Voter registrations rise as deadline arrives for local elections Some 26,567 applications were made on April 14, the highest for a single day so far this year. The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day The Electoral Commission said there has been a huge training drive in order to prevent queues at polling stations. The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
Extra staff brought in amid worries over new voter ID rules for upcoming elections Voters will have to show photo ID for the first time Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023
Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023 'Pressing need' for local elections review amid fears photo ID will stop people voting The Tories are accused of trying to rig next month's May local elections by introducing new Voter ID requirements that will disproportionately hit younger people
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2023 SNP warn of 'difficulty' in finding new auditors as key deadline looms THE SNP have warned the Electoral Commission of the “difficulty” in finding new auditors after the previous firm resigned.
Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2023 SNP auditors resign as Nicola Sturgeon’s husband faces probe The firm which audits the SNP‘s accounts has resigned, it has emerged.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023 SNP auditor’s resignation adds to party’s crisis amid finances investigation Johnston Carmichael, which has produced party’s accounts for more than a decade, says it reviewed its client list
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023 Firm which audits SNP accounts resigns amid probe into party finances It comes after former chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested earlier this week.
AAP · Apr 6, 2023 Kiwi Aussies benefit from 2023 vote change The NZ Electoral Commission is urging overseas-based Kiwis - including the estimated 700,000 in Australia - to sort their electoral status.
Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2023 Voters issued one-month warning over new polling day rules on photo ID Everyone will need to present photo ID to cast their vote in the local elections this month, with the deadline to apply for ID fast approaching
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023 Voters urged to check rules on photo ID with one month to polling day The deadline to apply for the correct photo identification is April 25.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 30, 2023 Everything you need to know about Voter ID as new laws come into force Voters will be required to bring a form of photo ID to vote in person under new legislation
Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023 PSNI and Electoral Commission publish guide for NI election candidates facing abuse Concerns over threats and intimidation were raised during last year's Assembly election campaign
ABC News · Mar 29, 2023 Rex Patrick drops legal challenge to City of Adelaide lord mayoral election result Former senator Rex Patrick withdraws a legal challenge to the outcome of the recent Adelaide lord mayoral election in which he was narrowly defeated, saying evidence from SA's Electoral Commission indicated he had little chance of success.