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Shadowy Unionist group dodges fine from election watchdog with legal loophole

A SHADOWY Unionist group which campaigned against the SNP in the run up to the 2022 local elections has avoided punishment from an elections…

The National (Scotland)

Tory party chair Nadhim Zahawi uses strikes to try and boost party coffers

An email from the former chancellor urges supporters to join up to fight Labour and the unions

Evening Standard

SNP respond to accusations of 'murky' £100,000 loan from Peter Murrell

THE SNP have responded to Scottish Tory accusations of “murky” finances after Peter Murrell – the party’s chief executive – loaned it…

The National (Scotland)

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Nicola Sturgeon's husband lent the SNP over £100,000 to help with 'cashflow'

The Tories said SNP party members deserved an explanation about why the chief executive had made the large loan.

Daily Record

Tory donations drop 40% in three months as Labour overtakes Sunak’s party

Sir Keir Starmer’s party sees quarterly donations rise 25% to £4.7m

The Independent UK

Labour boosted by huge rise in donations as party builds election war chest

Labour officials are expecting another increase in the next round of figures from the Electoral Commission, raising twice as much in individual donations compared to the previous three months

Daily Mirror

Donations to Tory party slump 40% over three-month period

Almost £3m collected from July to September, as Labour takes more for first time in over a year with £4.7m

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Elections watchdog told ministers 2023 voter ID plans not 'fully secure or workable'

Letters from the Electoral Commission reveal ministers were warned of 'fundamental concerns' over the timetable of the multi-million pound policy that has been condemned by civil liberties campaigners

Daily Mirror

Minister brushed off watchdog warning that voter ID plans are not ‘workable’

‘Insufficient time’ to roll out reforms in time for elections in May, says Electoral Commission chief

The Independent UK

Ministers accused of threatening independence of elections watchdog

A cross-party group of MPs said new Government powers in relation to the Electoral Commission could damage public confidence.

The Independent UK

Conservatives receive over £1.7m from shadowy think tanks and climate sceptic firms

THE Conservative Party and its MPs have registered more than £1.7m in donations from climate sceptics and fossil fuel interests since the 2019…

The National (Scotland)

Unsuccessful City of Adelaide lord mayoral candidate Rex Patrick raises concerns over suspected illegal voter activity

Rex Patrick, who narrowly lost the election to Jane Lomax-Smith, says he has raised concerns with the electoral commission about allegations of illegal voter activity.

ABC News

Delay UK voter ID checks or face election result challenges, officials warn

Exclusive: Lack of time to implement photo ID rules ‘may prevent voting’ in English local elections in May

The Guardian - UK

Voter ID and other election changes ‘hugely challenging’, say UK officials

Staff warn of short timetable to introduce changes, with final details of voter ID system yet to be released

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Fiji announces election date after months-long wait, with nation to head to the polls in December

Fijians will go to the polls just 11 days out from Christmas after the island's prime minister announced December 14 as the date for national elections.

The Independent UK

Three prime ministers inside seven weeks – how did that happen?

Here is a timeline of the recent political crises which engulfed the leadership of two prime ministers and ultimately led to their downfall.

Manchester Evening News

The scandals that brought down Boris Johnson as he eyes up sensational return

The former Prime Minister was forced out of office just over six weeks ago

The Independent UK

Partygate to Pincher: Johnson considers comeback despite year of scandals

The ex-PM was forced to quit by his own MPs after a series of political crises.

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Evening Standard

Lorde deletes Instagram post after accidentally breaking New Zealand election law

The Royals singer took to social media to urge her Auckland-based fans to vote in the mayoral election

The National (Scotland)

Abuse of candidates at council elections prompts watchdog to take urgent action

SCOTLAND’S electoral watchdog is to tackle the issue of abuse of candidates as "a matter of urgency” after reports of threats and…

The Independent UK

Government must tackle surge in abuse of UK election candidates, warns watchdog

Four in 10 people standing at May elections suffered intimidation, Electoral Commission finds

The Guardian - UK

UK elections watchdog calls for action to tackle candidate intimidation

Electoral Commission finds four in 10 candidates in Great Britain suffered abuse, intimidation or threats during May’s local ballots

Newsroom.co.nz

Turnout: 'I've seen the power of young people – they're going to shake things up'

Voting in local body elections begins this weekend with hopes competitive races will finally help councils turn a corner on waning turnout.

Newsroom.co.nz

Lawyer claims Labour official knew of donations scam

Did a top Labour official know a big donation from a leading Chinese businessman was disguised as five donations from other in the community and fail to tell the Electoral Commission?

The Conversation

Raila Odinga should be thanked - his election losses helped deepen Kenya's democracy

Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced on 15 August 2022 that Deputy President William Ruto had won the 2022 presidential election following a close, tense race. The commission gave the count as 50.49% for Ruto against rival Raila Odinga’s 48.85%. This was immediately disputed by Odinga’s campaign and four…

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