From masked counting of votes to a mayoral candidate getting Covid, 2021’s local elections in the North East were unique. But in many ways they marked a continuation of political trends that pre...
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Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 2 May. Police and crime commissioners will also be chosen across England and Wales.
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General elections. A general election is an opportunity for people in every part of the UK to choose their MP. This person will represent a local area (constituency) in the House of Commons for up to five years. There is a choice of several candidates in each constituency.
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Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.
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Vote in UK elections and referendums, register to vote, check what ID you need, and apply to vote by post or by proxy.
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Labour has won the UK general election in a landslide. The new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, pledged to steer the country towards “calmer waters” in his first address to the nation. Starmer is ...
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England and Wales Local Elections 2024. England local elections 2023. The UK general election is on Thursday, 4 July, but there are reports some postal votes have been delayed.
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When you enter your postcode, you’ll find out which elections are coming up in your area. This includes UK Parliamentary general elections, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd elections, local elections, mayoral elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections and by-elections.
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Labour has won all seats in Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham, with many Conservatives ousted. Hexham elected its first ever Labour MP, ending the Conservatives' 100-year hold ...
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