Critics say voter ID rule should be scrapped

A campaign group has said the requirement for voter ID should be scrapped following a “significant number” of issues during yesterday’s local elections. Unlock Democracy said the efforts to introduce the scheme “went very badly and that the new...

Conservatives suffer early losses

The early results for local elections have shown Labour and Liberal Democrats gaining seats while the Conservatives take big losses. Yesterday’s local election was the first real test for Rishi Sunak since he became Prime Minister last year. Asked if he took...
A local outlook into national politics

A local outlook into national politics

With the Conservatives still recovering in opinion polls since Liz Truss’ tenure as Prime Minister crash landed, this year’s local elections could be even more important. As results continue to roll out, this year’s local elections will certainly be...

The Sheffield Wire team are ready and waiting at the Barnsley Metrodome. Excited to be covering the Barnsley Local Election results today! Follow @Sheffield_Wire for updates 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/zdravpmceS — Rachel Flynn (@rachflynn99) May 5,...