The Latest Breaking News from Craig Westwood

‘Outdated’ electoral registration rules mean 8m could miss out on right to vote

Only two-thirds of private renters in Britain are correctly registered to vote, with young people also disproportionately affected.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

UK election watchdog issues stark warning on voter ID laws

The changes to the way polls are run will pile pressure on already stretched electoral staff

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Voter ID could lead to ‘serious disruption’ at the next general election

The changes to the way polls are run will pile pressure on already stretched electoral staff.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Extra staff brought in amid worries over new voter ID rules for upcoming elections

Voters will have to show photo ID for the first time

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023

'Pressing need' for local elections review amid fears photo ID will stop people voting

The Tories are accused of trying to rig next month's May local elections by introducing new Voter ID requirements that will disproportionately hit younger people

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

English polling stations to bring in extra staff as voter ID changes begin

Electoral Commission says ‘greeters’ will help ensure people are aware of rule and have photo ID ready on 4 May

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023

Government must tackle surge in abuse of UK election candidates, warns watchdog

Four in 10 people standing at May elections suffered intimidation, Electoral Commission finds

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

UK elections watchdog calls for action to tackle candidate intimidation

Electoral Commission finds four in 10 candidates in Great Britain suffered abuse, intimidation or threats during May’s local ballots

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Young West Lothian prisoner attacked party guest who put 'substance' under his nose

Owen Phillips claimed he later saw the same person smoking heroin off an identical piece of tin foil in the bathroom of the house, a court heard.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 14, 2022