2 days ago By Jonathan Geddes, BBC News PA Media SNP leader John Swinney has warned that closely-fought election contests could be affected because some voters have have not received their postal votes. A number of voters have told BBC Scotland News that they have not received their ballot papers prior to …
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By Alex Brummer Updated: 16:50 EDT, 29 June 2024 Patriotic: Sir Peter Wood has always willingly paid UK taxes on his self-made wealth Sir Peter Wood, one of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs, is unhappy. He is speaking from his Palm Beach villa, a short distance from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, where …
Read More »Charles has thrown open the doors of his Scottish retreat to the public, allowing them a glimpse of royal family life in the Highlands. From Monday visitors can take a guided tour of a number of rooms in the Aberdeenshire castle, where successive monarchs since Queen Victoria have been able …
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George Etheridge, independent candidate for Newport West and Islwyn. Credit: Blackwood Town Council Nicholas Thomas, local democracy reporter An election candidate says he has lodged an official complaint after leaflets promoting his campaign were allegedly delivered to homes in the wrong constituency. George Etheridge, who is running as an independent …
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Officials in Scotland have said they are doing “all we can” to ensure every voter can take part in the General Election amid delays in people receiving their postal votes. It comes after furious Scots complained that their “right to vote has been stolen” due to postal ballot chaos. Many …
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Speaking to Radio 4’s Today Programme Mr Highcock added: “I think the first thing we have to say is that the logistical timetable that we have to operate to, for any UK election, is already very tight. That’s been exacerbated in Scotland at this time, as many families have planned …
Read More »“To those of you who've already received your postal vote, please return them through the normal process. “Royal Mail prioritise returning postal … Source link
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His lively ‘dad dancing’ at Taylor Swift’s Wembley concert earlier this month left royal fans in hysterics. Prince William clearly enjoyed bobbing along to the popstar’s hit song, Shake It Off, from her album 1989. But the Prince of Wales is far from the first royal to showcase their (not always …
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Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today The Estates Office in Newbridge, pictured in April 2023 The owner of a martial arts club in Newbridge has applied for planning permission …
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Single mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in societies around the world. In Sweden, the number of women with these care responsibilities has nearly halved over the past two decades. What has caused this change? Are we seeing a dramatic reversal in the global trend of increasing separations …
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