Elections chief warns of extremism threat
Press Review 29 March 2004
Electoral Commission chairman Sam Younger has warned that a further fall in turnout in future elections will give rise to extremism.
Poll reveals political cynicism and apathy
Press Review 25 March 2004
A MORI poll conducted for the Electoral Commission has found that just 51 per cent of respondents are certain to vote at the next election.
Raynsford rejects 'improper pressure' allegation
News Article 10 March 2004
The local government minister has defended plans for all postal ballots in this year's referendums for elected regional assemblies.
Watchdog wary of expanded postal voting
Press Review 9 March 2004
The government's plans for a big extension of postal voting in the June elections have been queried by the Electoral Commission.
Elections watchdog warns on transparency rules
Press Review 12 February 2004
Speaking to the Guardian, Electoral Commission chief Sam Younger warns that rules on disclosure of information may be deterring honest people from entering politics.
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Elections chief plays down voting reform demands
News Article 20 January 2004
The country's chief elections watchdog has said there is no widespread appetite for lowering the voting age.
Sam Younger - chairman of the Electoral Commission
Stakeholder Interview 20 January 2004
Question: Regional referendums in the UK are imminent. How should the government be going about ensuring a respectable turnout?
Anti-fraud measures hit poor and young voters
News Article 9 December 2003
Young and poorer people in Northern Ireland have been hit hardest by measures aimed at tackling electoral fraud, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Regions selected for voting trials
News Article 8 December 2003
The North East and East Midlands will lead the latest round of voting trials.
Labour's late donations to be investigated
News Article 21 November 2003
The Electoral Commission has announced it is to investigate Labour's repeated failure to declare its donations on time.
MEPs face constituency shake-up
News Article 31 October 2003
The Electoral Commission has set out details of how it plans to implement a cut in the number of British MEPs.
Electoral Commission issues turnout warning
Press Review 17 September 2003
Voters sceptical on state funding
News Article 10 September 2003
Plans to introduce state funding for political parties have been hit by new research showing public hostility to the move.
