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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…

Brexit campaign group fronted by Nigel Farage leaves thousands in unpaid fines for data law breaches

The plan to undermine the independence of the Electoral Commission has been likened to "giving a toddler a gun - It may not immediately lead to disaster but it is an extremely dangerous thing to do"

An Electoral Commission investigation found the party had broken the rules by failing to promptly return a £2,000 payment from Worcester philanthropist Cecil Duckworth CBE, who had set up a standing order to support the party

Labour's fee-paying members fell from 523,332 to 432,213 in 2021 while the number of private donations increased, data published by Electoral Commission reveals

Despite Australia “stepping up” its relations with the Pacific since the election of the Albanese government, one of the notable things about the recent national election in Papua New Guinea (PNG) was the almost complete lack of coverage of it in Australian media – except for the odd report of…

One thousand, three hundred and ninety two days since his explosive public expose on donations to the National Party, evidence from ex MP Jami-Lee Ross is finally aired in court.

Exclusive: MPs must declare any gifts, benefits or hospitality with a value over £300

It had been hoped polling stations opening earlier would have increased turnout

Electoral commission’s appointments of people related to party stalwarts has triggered fears of electoral malpractice.

Labour raised $35,000 for its 2017 election campaign through an 'auction' of five artworks - but those listed as purchasers deny buying them and say their names were used by others