Raynsford pledges tighter postal vote controls
News Article 5 April 2005
The government has unveiled new anti-fraud measures in the wake of the Birmingham postal votes scandal.
Postal votes 'led to fraud'
News Article 4 April 2005
The High Court has ruled there was "widespread fraud" involved in the election of six Labour councillors in Birmingham last year.
MP accused of influencing judge
Press Review 11 March 2005
A Labour MP has been accused of trying to influence a vote-rigging trial.
Year in review 2004: June
News Article 28 December 2004
UKIP were the success story in July, stealing votes and the show in local and European election contests.
Other Voices
Topical Comment 24 June 2004
Blair urged to heed poll message
News Article 12 June 2004
Tony Blair has been warned that he should listen to the message sent by voters in Thursday's local election.
Tories and Lib Dems triumph in council polls
News Article 11 June 2004
The opposition parties have made headline grabbing gains in the local elections.
Labour battered as Tories make local gains
Press Review 11 June 2004
The Conservatives look to be the big winners in yesterday's local elections, with Labour seemingly on course for one of its worst performances in recent memory.
Iraq damaged Labour, admits Blair
News Article 11 June 2004
Tony Blair has admitted that Iraq damaged Labour in Thursday's polls, while the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have hailed their performances.
Parties braced for poll 'kicking'
Press Review 10 June 2004
Both main parties are facing difficult elections today, reports the Guardian.
Greens detail policy concerns
News Article 10 June 2004
The Green Party is campaigning on a wider range of issues than just the environment in today's elections.
Plaid Cymru seeks to capitalise on policies
News Article 10 June 2004
Plaid Cymru has said it expects to pick up support from former Labour voters across Wales.
Labour stands on record of delivery
News Article 10 June 2004
Labour is standing on its record of delivery in Europe and at the local level.
Conservatives pledge to put Britain first
News Article 10 June 2004
The Conservative Party has pledged to fight for British interests in Europe.
Lib Dems promise effective action
News Article 10 June 2004
The Liberal Democrats have said they are committed to tackling issues such as environmental protection and crime in partnership with other governments.
