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ElectoralCommUK

  1. We have started research into accuracy and completeness of the electoral register in Northern Ireland bit.ly/JhxVt9 about 23 hours ago via web
  2. See our analysis of donations to GB political parties reported in Q1 2012, including top donors and donor type here bit.ly/JNs0Sx 5:15 AM May 22nd via web
  3. @AndrewSparrow Figures published today: GB political parties accept £9 million in donations in first quarter of 2012 bit.ly/KuH5C2 3:56 AM May 22nd via web
  4. Ffigurau yn dangos pleidiau gwleidyddol Prydain Fawr wedi derbyn bron £9 miliwn mewn rhoddion yn chwarter cyntaf 2012. bit.ly/KuH5C2 3:35 AM May 22nd via web from Cardiff, Wales
  5. Figures published today: GB political parties accept almost £9 million in donations in first quarter of 2012 bit.ly/KuH5C2 3:15 AM May 22nd via web
  6. Find out our objectives, challenges and priorities in the May issue of 'the register' newsletter. Read and subscribe at bit.ly/zVhheg 5:01 AM May 18th via web
  7. Now Govt has laid rules for #PCCs elections b4 Parliament, we’ve updated our website bit.ly/yjBGY9. We’ll publish full guidance ASAP 9:50 AM May 16th via web
  8. Read our Second Reading briefing for the Electoral Registration & Admin Bill, due to take place in the Commons 23 May: bit.ly/KqdsHy 8:36 AM May 15th via web
  9. Today we published £247,846 of donations to MPs, members of political parties, MSPs and members associations bit.ly/IyuvlW 8:02 AM May 10th via web
  10. @karamojobell The Returning Officer is normally the Chief Executive of the council. This is the case at Glasgow City Council. 6:58 AM May 10th via web in reply to karamojobell
  11. @karamojobell Hi. We give advice and guidance to all Returning Officers, however the RO has responsibility for conducting the election. 6:37 AM May 10th via web in reply to karamojobell
  12. Queen’s Speech has announced Individual Electoral Registration will be required from 2014. Read our Chair’s views here ind.pn/JrqFyr 4:59 AM May 9th via web
  13. Keen to find out what’s happening in the elections in London? Check out @londonelects live vote counting page bit.ly/KjCiJT 2:30 AM May 4th via web
  14. @TallulahTangle Under current legislation no ID is required. We've been asking the Government to review case for ID at polling stations. 12:47 AM May 4th via web in reply to TallulahTangle
  15. Elections enthusiasts - check out our media briefing for interesting info, facts and figures bit.ly/IJx5nY 9:46 AM May 3rd via web
  16. Five hours until polls close! Visit aboutmyvote.co.uk if you're unsure what to expect at your polling station. 8:54 AM May 3rd via web
  17. @Storm_Warner Our video here explains the STV system in Scotland bit.ly/ImKrsc. Also in our booklet bit.ly/Ito6ep 8:10 AM May 3rd via web in reply to Storm_Warner
  18. @grumpyincambs @APogonowski Hi. Yes this is legal. No breach of rules. 6:55 AM May 3rd via web in reply to grumpyincambs
  19. @pressassoc have predicted when results may be announced for local council elections, mayoral elections & referendums bit.ly/9tygxu 3:02 AM May 3rd via web
  20. @reasonablyright Down to discretion of the Returning Officer whether to provide parking. The polling station will be open until 10pm though. 1:34 AM May 3rd via web in reply to reasonablyright
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