The Latest Breaking News from Vijay Rangarajan

Reform’s £72m election war chest could be hampered by spending rules review

Electoral Commission review into political spending will look at whether current limits ‘remain fit for purpose’

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England

Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviour

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

PIO civil servant gets flak on X for negotiating Chagos deal

A British civil servant of Indian origin, Dr. Francis Vijay Narasimhan Rangarajan, faces social media backlash over the controversial Chagos deal. He led negotiations to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, retaining use of the Diego Garcia base. Critics, including former politicians, have voiced strong opposition to the…

The Times of India · Jan 26

UK elections chief says children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16

Vijay Rangarajan says Electoral Commission’s material for schools will be impartial and calls on teachers to follow suit

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025

Turnout inequality in UK elections close to tipping point, report warns

IPPR says elections could lose legitimacy because of falling turnout among groups such as renters and non-graduates

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025

Political donations rules ‘need strengthening’ says head of Electoral Commission

It comes amid reports that X owner Elon Musk has been preparing to make a large donation to Reform UK.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Starmer urged to change donation rules amid talk of Musk bankrolling Reform

Exclusive: Electoral Commission wants law changed amid concern over Elon Musk’s plan to donate to Reform UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024