Watchdog criticises 'unprecedented' local election delay plan
The elections watchdog has criticised the government's offer to postpone 63 council votes, warning it risks public confidence. Five councils have already requested delays.
The elections watchdog has criticised the government's offer to postpone 63 council votes, warning it risks public confidence. Five councils have already requested delays.
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
A century-old border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia flared again in 2025. Our analysis explores the role of colonial maps, nationalism, and tourism. Discover the full story.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny as the Electoral Commission assesses Labour's call for an investigation into alleged £9,000 campaign overspending in Clacton. Read the latest.
Explore the deep-rooted Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, from colonial-era maps to the modern-day conflict over ancient temples like Preah Vihear. Understand the historical 'sibling rivalry' that fuels ongoing tensions.
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
An independent review into foreign financial influence on UK politics is announced after a former Reform UK politician was jailed for taking Russian bribes. Learn how the government plans to protect democracy.
A major voter list revision in India, criticised as a covert citizenship survey, is allegedly targeting Muslims and threatening democratic integrity. Critics warn of mass disenfranchisement.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a police report alleging he breached electoral spending limits in Clacton by failing to declare an armoured vehicle and a themed bar. Read the full details.
Reform UK denies claims Nigel Farage falsified election expenses in Clacton. Police are reviewing allegations from a former campaign member. Read the latest.
Sir Keir Starmer's former communications director, Matthew Doyle, says excessive media briefing harms government decision-making. He also did not deny reports of a potential peerage.
The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use a Republican-friendly congressional map, a major win for Donald Trump's efforts to secure the House. Read the latest on this pivotal political battle.
The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use redrawn congressional maps, a major victory for Republicans. The decision overturns a lower court's finding of racial gerrymandering.
Christopher Harborne, a UK-born businessman living in Thailand, has made the largest single donation from a living person in UK political history to Reform UK. Discover his story and political funding.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has secured a historic £9 million donation from former Conservative supporter Christopher Harborne. Explore the implications for UK politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
Weather maps predict a 30-hour Arctic snow barrage hitting the UK from December 11. Scotland and northern England brace for significant snowfall. Get the latest forecast details here.
Victoria remains Australia's last state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system criticised for undemocratic outcomes. Could 2026 bring change?
Experts argue democratic safeguards alone cannot protect Britain from extremism without active citizen engagement. Discover why wholesale political reform is needed to restore trust.
Rachel Reeves's second budget descends into chaos following an unprecedented OBR leak, prompting fiery attacks from Kemi Badenoch. Listen to the full analysis on Electoral Dysfunction.
Guinea-Bissau's military has seized power, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and suspending elections. Borders closed and media activities halted following alleged electoral manipulation plot.
Donald Trump's campaign for mid-decade congressional redistricting faces unexpected resistance from Republican and Democratic state lawmakers, threatening his plan to secure a GOP House majority.
Former NSW Labor staffer gives secret evidence about 2014 phone call from Chris Minns querying fundraiser donations. Premier denies any wrongdoing. Read the latest developments.
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Your complete guide to Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 launch times, Xbox Game Pass availability, multiplayer maps, and price. Get ready for the action.
The 2024 UK general election produced the most disproportionate result in British history, sparking urgent calls for Proportional Representation. Discover why Labour faces a pivotal choice.
Google Maps displays Western Sahara's border differently for users in Morocco versus other countries. Discover how tech giants handle geopolitical disputes and what this means for digital mapping.
California's latest congressional redistricting proposal threatens to reshape the state's political landscape, putting Democratic strongholds at risk and setting the stage for an intense 2026 battle for House control.
Republican groups file federal lawsuit against California's redistricting commission, alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering that could reshape the state's political landscape for years to come.
California voters have delivered a seismic shock to the state's political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to redraw congressional districts in a move that could reshape American politics for years to come.
Exclusive: Conservative MPs fear electoral wipeout in urban seats as internal polling shows voters deserting the party over its net zero stance. Party divisions deepen as moderates push for climate policy U-turn.