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14,000 people denied vote at local elections by Tory voter ID crackdown

The first official analysis by the Electoral Commission found thousands of people were turned away from polling stations in England due to new Tory voter ID requirements which came into force last month

Daily Mirror

Tory MP lobbied for £10,000 donation from ‘Mongolian friend’ to be allowed

Daniel Kawczynski asked Electoral Commission to permit the funding after returning from a trip to Mongolia

The Guardian - UK

Former SNP treasurer claims he was late recording £107k loan 'as he couldn’t use computer'

The MSP said he could not work the Electoral Commission’s system for registering political party resources when trying to record the loan from ex- chief executive Peter Murrell.

Daily Record

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Donations to Tories dwarf other political parties, first records of 2023 reveal

NEW reports from the Electoral Commission have revealed the amount of donations each political party was given in the first three months of 2023 ...

The National (Scotland)

Billionaire gives Tories their largest donation in 20 years

Mohamed Mansour says he wants to help Rishi Sunak get ‘full five-year term’

The Independent UK

Tories told to launch investigation as major donor named in money-laundering case

Tycoon Javad Marandi donated over half a million pounds to the Tories between 2019 and 2020 while Boris Johnson was leader, Electoral Commission records show

Daily Mirror

Can EU citizens vote in the UK general election?

Who can vote at the general election this week and what are the rights of EU citizens?

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Watchdog to examine voter ID ‘challenges’ that led to people being turned away

The Electoral Commission expects to publish its initial analysis in June.

The Independent UK

Local elections 2023 live: Labour becomes largest party in local government – as it happened

Conservatives continue to suffer heavy defeats as Labour, Lib Dems and Greens make gains

The Guardian - UK

Voters turned away due to issues with new photo ID rule, Electoral Commission says

The new voter ID laws may have led to some people being turned away in local elections which are set to be tough for the Tories

The Independent UK

Voters turned away due to new photo ID requirement, Electoral Commission says

The new voter ID laws may have led to some people being turned away in local elections which are set to be tough for the Tories.

The Independent UK

Government will not know how many are put off by voter ID requirement, says MP

The Electoral Commission said collecting data from greeters outside polling stations would be ‘inherently unreliable’.

The Independent UK

Photo ID, face coverings and proxy ballots: Voting guidance for upcoming local elections

As local elections pace forward and campaigns plough on, here is what you need to know about voting

Chronicle Live

Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

The Electoral Commission said there has been a huge training drive in order to prevent queues at polling stations.

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Kiwi Aussies benefit from 2023 vote change

The NZ Electoral Commission is urging overseas-based Kiwis - including the estimated 700,000 in Australia - to sort their electoral status.

Belfast Live

PSNI and Electoral Commission publish guide for NI election candidates facing abuse

Concerns over threats and intimidation were raised during last year's Assembly election campaign

ABC News

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.

Manchester Evening News

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

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Daily Record

SNP boss answers claims about pyjama drama in his party which is being questioned by police over alleged fraud

SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was seen for the first time in months yesterday to be questioned over concerns about voting for the new party leader and an investigation over £600,000 of funds.

Daily Mirror

West Ham donated £9k of club cash to Conservatives before co-owner's "incompetent" rant

Electoral records show Premier League club West Ham, whose vice-chairman Karren Brady is a Conservative peer, have given money to the Tory Party on more than one occasion

The Guardian - UK

West Ham used club money to donate £9,000 to Conservative party in 2022

West Ham United used club money to make a £9,000 donation to the Conservative party last year

The National (Scotland)

Man behind Humza Yousaf 'safety' row donated £20k to Labour

A CAMPAIGNER who has claimed the Indian community would “not feel safe” if Humza Yousaf became first minister has donated £20,000 to Scottish…

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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.

Bristol Post

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

An estimated 8,000 residents could be "disenfranchised"

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