Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove now sets the overarching "strategy and policy" of the previously independent Electoral Commission.
Democracy
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
Donald Trump has not stood up to Vladimir Putin and will not stand up to Russian President if he returns to the White House, writes Paul Niland
Nabanita Sircar examines the fanfare surrounding the opening of what is being called the 'Hindu Vatican', the new Rama temple in Ayodhya and how the ruling BJP are using it to garner votes
It's the latest in a series of constitutional changes by ministers - including enforcing photo ID for in-person voters and hiking the spending limits for parties.
Taiwan’s presidential election has strengthened its democracy, but could led to increased tensions with China
Robert Fico rode to electoral victory for the third time on a wave of strongman populism, media capture and pro-Russia rhetoric. But are the cracks beginning to appear?
The Shadow Minister for Democracy also hits out at voter ID – but it is still unclear if Labour will scrap it
The Greater Manchester Mayor wants the UK to adopt a new codified constitution, proportional representation and an overhauled House of Lords