10 Oct 2019
The Electoral Commission – The Electoral Commission has today made recommendations to improve the process for recalling sitting MPs, including the need to protect secrecy for individuals who choose to sign the petition.
Read more8 Oct 2019
The Electoral Commission – Some citizens of other EU member states living in the UK, who had wanted to vote in the 2019 European Parliamentary elections in the UK, experienced difficulties in ensuring they were registered to vote.
Read more8 Oct 2019
The Electoral Commission – On 23 May 2019 people across the UK voted in elections to the European Parliament, which had remained scheduled in law
Read more27 Sep 2019
The Electoral Commission – We run accuracy and completeness studies to measure the quality of the electoral registers, and to assess how this changes in response to legislative developments, administrative and population changes.
Read more24 Sep 2019
The Electoral Commission – New Electoral Commission guidance for charities: the Lobbying Act shouldn’t stop you from campaigning
Read more24 Sep 2019
The Electoral Commission – Commenting on the National Crime Agency’s announcement in relation to its investigation into Better for the Country and other associated companies and individuals, an Electoral Commission spokesperson said:
Read more17 Sep 2019
The Electoral Commission – Details of the investigations concluded in the last month have been published today by the Electoral Commission. This is an important part of delivering transparency in political finance in the UK.
Read more17 Sep 2019
The Electoral Commission – On Friday 13 September, the Metropolitan Police Service issued a statement on its decision not to further investigate Leave.EU.
Read more16 Jul 2019
The Electoral Commission – Details of the investigations concluded in the last month have been published today by the Electoral Commission. This is an important part of delivering transparency in political finance in the UK.
Read more13 Jun 2019
The Electoral Commission – Using online platforms to contribute small sums to political parties and non-party campaigners is an important and valuable way for voters to participate in our democracy. However, online platforms can open parties and campaigners to additional risk in relation to compliance with UK political finance law.
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