POLITICS

Electoral Commission
31st May 2024
4 mins read

2024 General Election: Key Dates and Essential Information

Important Voter Information for Leeds Residents Ahead of the General Election. As the general election approaches on Thursday, July 4, residents of Leeds who plan to vote should take note of essential dates and procedures. With campaigning in full swing, it is crucial for all voters to understand the steps required for participation. The…
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Tracy Brabin Mayor of West Yorkshire
10th May 2024
1 min read

Tracy Brabin Secures Re-Election as West Yorkshire Mayor

Tracy Brabin Wins Second Term as West Yorkshire Mayor. Tracy Brabin, representing Labour, has been successfully re-elected as the Mayor of West Yorkshire. The election results were confirmed after vote counting at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds and other locations throughout West Yorkshire. The polls, which opened on Thursday in Bradford,…
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2024 Elections
3rd May 2024
2 mins read

What improvements can we expect in British politics after the 2024 elections?

Predicting specific improvements in British politics after the 2024 elections can be challenging, as it depends on various factors such as the outcome of the elections, the composition of the government, and the prevailing socio-economic conditions. However, there are several potential areas where we might see positive changes or improvements: Policy Reforms: Depending on…
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Your Vote Matters
31st March 2023
3 mins read

Call for registration to vote in local Leeds elections

Important information for voters about Leeds City Council and local parish council elections in May. Residents of Leeds who are not registered to vote are encouraged to do so now ahead of the local and parish council elections in May. In order to vote in the elections which take place on Thursday 4 May,…
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Your Vote Matters
2nd April 2021
1 min read

Check your polling station residents advised

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents to check their polling cards when they arrive this week, as a large number of polling stations have changed for 6 May elections. Over 70 polling stations across the city have moved to ensure voting can happen with Covid-19 safe measures in place. Voters are being asked to wear…
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United Kingdom General Election
19th November 2019
1 min read

Voting by post? Miss the deadline, miss the vote

Leeds has one of the biggest postal votes in the UK and people who haven’t voted by post before but now want to are being advised to register early in the first December general election in nearly a century. With the deadline of 5pm on November 26 to vote by post fast approaching, people wishing to do so…
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Local Elections 2018
4th May 2018
1 min read

New political make-up of Leeds City Council

As a result of the local elections in Leeds which saw 33 wards contested and three councillors elected per ward, the new make-up of the city council is as follows: Overall political composition (99 seats in total): Labour [LAB]: 61 seats (up from 58) Conservative [CON]: 22 seats (up from 19) Lib Dem [LD]:…
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Local Elections 2018
1st May 2018
1 min read

Use your three votes in Leeds City Council elections

Leeds City Council is reminding residents that they can vote for three candidates and not just the usual one in this week’s local elections. All 99 of the council’s seats are being contested this year due to boundary changes, which means every council area or ward will have three councillor vacancies. You can watch…
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Leeds General Election Results
9th June 2017
1 min read

Leeds General Election Results June 2017

The election count was held at the Civic Hall and Town Hall. ELMET & ROTHWELL Electorate : 80291 Turnout : 74.37 % Surname Forename Votes Elected Description Brown Dylan 995 Green Party Clover Matthew Barnaby 1042 The Yorkshire Party Golton Stewart 2606 Liberal Democrats Nagle David Patrick 22547 Labour Party Shelbrooke Alec 32352 ELECTED…
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Conservatives
7th June 2017
2 mins read

THE CHOICE AT THIS ELECTION: Getting the Brexit Deal Right

The next five years are crucial to our country. Getting the Brexit deal right will define our future: our place in the world, our economic security, and our future prosperity. The EU want negotiations to begin on June 19th – just 11 days after you vote in the election. We need a strong hand…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
11th May 2017
1 min read

Have your say about where you cast your vote in Leeds

People in Leeds are being invited to have their say about where they cast their vote in their local area, along with giving their views on wider proposals for parish and town councils. Consultation opens today (Thursday 11 May) on the city’s joint polling district and community governance reviews. These will not affect the…
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