More than 20 England councils seek to delay May 2026 elections until 2027 amid local government reorganisation
More than 20 England councils may postpone May 2026 elections to 2027, with 27 areas requesting delays linked to reorganisation.
Seven Labour select committee chairs urge ministers to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties
Seven Labour committee chairs urged ministers to ban crypto donations to parties ahead of the elections bill, warning of traceability and foreign interference risks.
Farage says Reform UK tops 270,000 “paid-up” members as Labour total is reported below 250,000
Farage said Reform UK’s website shows 270k+ paid-up members as reports put Labour’s paying membership below 250k, though methods differ.
Electoral Commission assesses Labour complaint over Farage’s Clacton campaign spending
Electoral Commission and Essex Police are assessing allegations that Reform UK overspent in Nigel Farage’s Clacton campaign; the party denies any breach.