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Who is eligible to vote in elections and referendums in the UK
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A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson has commented following ODIHR’s preliminary findings on the recent Presidential election in Azerbaijan.
This collection of guidance provides advice on good security practice for candidates and those in local authorities.
The UK and the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus deliver a joint statement on elections in Belarus and the deteriorating human rights situation.
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the ODIHR mission for observing the Presidential election that took place on 7 February in Azerbaijan.
UK and others mark the three-year anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus.
The UK government has made a statement following the announcement of Senegal's delayed presidential elections.
The Foreign Secretary condemns electoral violations, the suppression of opposition voices, and breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty during these elections.
The UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty calls for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus.
The United Kingdom has made a statement welcoming the announcement of Presidential elections in Senegal.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) gave a statement following elections in Bangladesh.
The UK government has made a further statement following the announcement of Senegal's delayed presidential elections.
How political parties, candidates, agents and campaigners can undertake COVID-secure campaigning activity for the May 21 polls.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
Deputy Ambassador Brown urges Uzbekistan to implement the recommendations made by ODIHR observation missions.
The Planning Inspectorate issuing appeal decisions and recommendations during the election period in England.
The Access to Elected Office Fund helps disabled people with the costs of standing for election - what you'll get, who is eligible and how to apply
Minister of State Rt Hon Lord Benyon gave a statement on the process and outcome of the 2023 presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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