Electoral system in ‘dire need’ of overhaul to prevent foul play, say MPs

A group of 45 politicians said the Electoral Commission needed overhauling and beefing up. Britain’s electoral system is in “dire need” of reform following allegations of foul play during the EU referendum, MPs have warned. A group of 45 politicians … Continue reading →

Ousted UKIP leader Henry Bolton ‘to set up new party’

The ousted former leader of the UK Independence Party, Henry Bolton, says he is setting up a new political party. Mr Bolton, who was voted out last month at a meeting of UKIP members, said his new party would “campaign … Continue reading →

Arron Banks faces EU referendum finance investigation

The Electoral Commission says it is investigating whether ex-UKIP donor Arron Banks broke donation rules during the EU referendum. The probe will look at whether the Leave.EU chairman broke the rules over donations or loans made to campaigners. It will … Continue reading →

Boundary Commission – Rotherham proposals

The Local Government Boundary Commission is carrying out an electoral review of Rotherham Borough Council. The aim of the electoral review is to recommend ward boundaries that mean each councillor represents approximately the same number of voters. We also aim … Continue reading →

Rotherham MPs face electoral expenses fraud probe

Three MPs in South Yorkshire are being investigated by police over alleged electoral expenses fraud. Labour MPs Sir Kevin Barron (Rother Valley), Sarah Champion (Rotherham) and John Healey (Wentworth and Dearne) have all denied the allegations. South Yorkshire Police said … Continue reading →

Police probe three Labour MPs for expenses fraud after it’s claimed they failed to declare thousands of pounds spent on staff to get them re-elected

Police probe three Labour MPs for expenses fraud after it’s claimed they failed to declare thousands of pounds spent on staff to get them re-elected South Yorkshire Police to investigate three MPs for electoral fraud Sir Kevin Barron, John Healey … Continue reading →

Eric Pickles on electoral fraud

Electoral fraud is a blight across the political spectrum – and my review can help to stamp it out Eric Pickles Download your own copy of the Pickles Report: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/545416/eric_pickles_report_electoral_fraud.pdf We like to boast that Britain is home to the … Continue reading →

Police ‘too scared’ to stop vote rigging in Muslim areas, damning report finds

Police ‘too scared’ to stop vote rigging in Muslim areas, damning report finds VOTE rigging in Muslim communities goes unchallenged because police are too scared of being “politically correct”, a damning Government report has revealed. The study, headed by Sir … Continue reading →

‘There’s nothing dodgy’: Questions over Jeremy Corbyn donation

‘There’s nothing dodgy’: Questions over Jeremy Corbyn donation Labour leader urged to explain £10,000 raised for his 2015 campaign at dinner organised by Palestinian group A Palestinian group, whose founder once praised the militant Islamist group Hamas, held a fundraising … Continue reading →

Police asked to investigate Conservative election letters

Police asked to investigate Conservative election letters Police have been asked to investigate claims letters sent in David Cameron’s name led to a breach of election law. The former Liberal Democrat MP Adrian Sanders has demanded police take action. He … Continue reading →