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Opinion: It’s great to see deceitful politicians being called out, but new campaigning rules don’t go far enough

This week’s government announcement on tighter rules for political campaign material is, at last, an acknowledgement of something we’ve been saying for years: fake newspapers mislead...

Change coming to Bedford mayoral voting system after close 2023 election

Bedford’s razor-thin mayoral election result in 2023 has been thrown into sharper focus after the government confirmed it is scrapping First Past the Post (FPTP) for mayoral and...

Mid-Bedfordshire candidates “deceive the public” by using fake newspapers ahead of by-election

Two political parties in Mid-Bedfordshire have been found using fake newspapers while campaigning ahead of a, yet to be announced, by-election in the area. The tactic of making political campaign...

Mid-Bedfordshire by-election “up in the air” amid calls for PCC to stand down during campaign

Campaigners have described preparations for the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election as being "in full swing", despite no resignation from the current MP and no election date being set...

Everything you need to know about voting in Bedford Borough’s council and mayoral elections today

With voting taking place across the country today, including in Bedford Borough, there are several things voters need to remember to make sure their vote counts, including new rules about ID...

North Bedfordshire Lib Dems criticised for “cynical attempt to mislead” public

Bedfordshire Liberal Democrats have been criticised for delivering campaign material designed to look like a local newspaper. The North Bedfordshire Observer printed as a tabloid-sized...

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