elections

In some constituencies, one-fifth of potential voters have not signed up to the electoral roll, new analysis reveals

"A political line has been crossed - and we are angry", the paper's editor wrote.

North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll is mounting an insurgent independent campaign in the North East, after being barred from the shortlist

This year we need your help to follow the money, call out corrupt campaigning, and monitor voter suppression wherever it occurs

Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove now sets the overarching "strategy and policy" of the previously independent Electoral Commission.

A surge for right-wing populist party Reform UK at the election could mean anti-Ukraine positions become mainstream

Rishi Sunak's Government has been accused of trying to "gerrymander" the next general election by making it harder for certain groups to vote

The new Government-set priorities for the Electoral Commission make no mention of AI or misinformation - but plenty of mentions of almost non-existent voter fraud

While tech bosses and the PM concentrate on what could happen decades from now, artificial intelligence is already shaping our politics.

Chris Skidmore's resignation has sparked a scramble in the South West. Can Damien Egan take the seat - and muster some hope?