INSANE: 16 | Vintage Vibes

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.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

'Democracy is at threat as UK government is doing little to help those unable to vote'

With nearly one third of the young people Electoral Commission believes are adrift less likely to choose Tory, Kevin Maguire argues more should be done to let everyone get the chance to vote

Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023

Police could be called to 'flare ups' at polling stations amid new voter requirement

Voters who do not have a passport, driving licence or another acceptable form of identification can apply for a free alternative

Manchester Evening News · Mar 14, 2023

Arron Banks loses two of three challenges to failed libel action against Carole Cadwalladr

Court of appeal upholds one claim Brexit backer suffered serious harm by continuing publication of inaccurate Ted Talk criticisms

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023

Arron Banks wins partial victory in appeal over libel claim against journalist

Mr Banks, a major donor to the Leave campaign in the run-up to the 2016 referendum, sued journalist Carole Cadwalladr for libel.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

South Gloucestershire Council voter ID row over 'rushed and ill-conceived' new law

An estimated 8,000 residents could be "disenfranchised"

Bristol Post · Feb 28, 2023

Cops quizzed senior SNP members over fraud allegations days before Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

Former treasurer Douglas Chapman spoke to detectives and other key figures were contacted in connection with the probe.

Daily Record · Feb 26, 2023

How to poll 93 million voters - the challenge of pulling off Nigeria's presidential elections

Nigeria’s registered voters, which the Independent National Electoral Commission has put at 93.5 million, are expected to come out in their numbers in what will be Africa’s biggest election this year.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon resignation: Where it went wrong for the First Minister

The First Minister dropped a political bombshell when she announced her sudden resignation.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Electoral Commission to review DUP mayor clothing expenses controversy

A government transparency watchdog also confirmed it is probing Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Belfast Live · Feb 14, 2023