Content in the topic of Voting and Elections

The result of the referendum proved far closer than pollsters had predicted with Moldovan President Maia Sandu accusing “foreign forces” of attempting to “assault our country's freedom and democracy” following evidence of Russian interference earlier this month.

Campaigners call on the Government to further expand the list of acceptable forms of voter ID, as it approves Veteran Cards.

What is a swing state? And how does the American voting system actually work? As the US election draws ominously close, we begin our coverage by explaining the electoral college system and taking a closer look at the seven ‘swing states’ that could decide this election.

As Austria becomes the latest European country to witness the success of the populist right-wing, Labour and the Conservatives must beware the potential for rapid legitimisation of Reform UK.

Campaigners call for expansion of the voter ID list as watchdog finds that around 16,000 people missed out on having their say at the General Election.

Maybe it's the history, maybe it’s Germany’s central position in Europe, but the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) enjoying any kind of success seems extra abhorrent and what happens next will be critical for Germany, the EU and the UK.

While the new Labour government finds its feet, the fight for the White House rages on the other side of the Atlantic. Although the American campaign trail lacks the theatricality of waterslides, it has no shortage of drama. One of the most significant and alarming developments is Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee - a choice that signals a dark, inward turn for the US.

The exit poll for the General Election predicts that Labour will form the next government

It’s official, Britain is a nation of tactical voters. Our latest massive poll suggests that in a week’s time, four in ten of us will vote tactically to turf Sunak out of Downing Street.

New research indicates that Rishi Sunak is not welcome in seats where top Tories are at risk of losing their seats, suggesting candidates view his presence as a deterrent to Conservative voters.