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'No evidence' Peter Murrell stole public money, watchdogs tell Scottish Labour MP

THERE is “no reason to believe” weaknesses in the system may have allowed Peter Murrell to embezzle public money and “no evidence” he did…

The National (Scotland)

No concerns raised about Murrell stealing taxpayer money, Commons says

The Electoral Commission also said there was no evidence Murrell misused public funds.

Evening Standard

Don't deprive voters in London commuter belt from taking part in local elections, Starmer warned by watchdog

Elections in nine areas, including Essex, Surrey, Hampshire and East and West Sussex, have already been delayed by 12 months until next year

Evening Standard

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Electoral Commission chair warns of threat to independence

Watchdog chair calls for legislation passed following criticism of the commission by Tory MPs should be repealed.

Evening Standard

First photo ID, now votes for expats: the Tories are showing us exactly what election rigging looks like

The government is deterring young and poor people from voting – but no amount of gerrymandering will save its bacon, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

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

Elections watchdog told ministers 2023 voter ID plans not 'fully secure or workable'

Letters from the Electoral Commission reveal ministers were warned of 'fundamental concerns' over the timetable of the multi-million pound policy that has been condemned by civil liberties campaigners

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Minister brushed off watchdog warning that voter ID plans are not ‘workable’

‘Insufficient time’ to roll out reforms in time for elections in May, says Electoral Commission chief

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