RARE PHOTOS: 19 - The Real Truth

Labour loses Tower Hamlets to Lutfur Rahman’s Aspire party

It comes after Mr Rahman, a convicted fraudster, made a shock political comeback by taking the mayoralty back from Labour.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2022

Why do we use pencil to vote at polling stations - and are we allowed to use pen?

Those heading to their local polling stations today to vote may be wondering why we vote with pencils rather than with pens - but the Electoral Commission says there's a very good reason for it

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Today’s elections are the last before the Tories vandalise our democratic rights

The elections bill will deter non-Tory supporters from voting and scrap any oversight. Reform is needed more than ever before, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

'Serious' indyref2 risk posed by Michael Gove's new elections watchdog role

FEARS have been raised Michael Gove's new "supervisory" role over the elections watchdog poses a barrier to indyref2 being held on time.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2022

Democracy undermined: elections in the UK are changing – here's how

Many people across the UK will have their chance to vote in the imminent May elections. But only days before, new laws have been rushed through parliament, with amendments and approval (Royal Assent) occuring within the space of less than 24 hours. This means that in future, elections will be…

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2022

‘Dark day for democracy’ as Tories make ‘authoritarian' grab of Electoral Commission

THE Conservative party have been accused of making an “authoritarian power grab” of the Electoral Commission, after the government passed a new…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2022

Electoral Commission ‘concerned’ after Tories vote to place it under government control

Ministers will now be able to direct the election watchdog’s priorities and control the committee that scrutinises it

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Peers defeat government over ‘repugnant’ threat to election watchdog’s independence

Lords votes against plan to give ministers powers to set Electoral Commission’s priorities

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Lords rally to protect independence of UK’s Electoral Commission

Boris Johnson’s government faces new defeat over what critics say is democratic meddling

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022

Ethics chief warns Boris Johnson's election watchdog plan is 'risk to democratic system'

Lord Evans, who chairs the Committee on Standards in Public Life has warned Michael Gove plans to allow the No10 to set the "strategic direction" of the Electoral Commission could put our democratic system at risk

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2022