Sir Eric Pickles has made fifty recommendations to tackle electoral fraud in the UK. The former minister says the changes, including producing ID at polling stations, are necessary to ensure the democratic process is not undermined – but opponents say the moves would discourage poorer people from voting. Continue reading Tackling electoral fraud: Pickles report published
There is one week left for people across Scotland to have their say on how schools should be run. The Scottish Government’s governance review consultation closes on 6 January 2017. Continue reading Scotland’s schools: still time to have your say
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