With three weeks to polling day, postal voting is underway in native and devolved elections throughout the UK – however will the method keep clear and the way a lot may deepfakes distort the marketing campaign?
In Scotland, an almighty row has erupted between Labour and Reform over an alleged behind-the-scenes alliance to take away the SNP, with each events branding one another liars.
Down in Wales, questions are being raised over whether or not a celebration may win essentially the most votes but fail to kind the subsequent administration beneath the brand new voting system.
Sam hears from the CEO of the Electoral Commission about the specter of deepfakes and a brand new pilot scheme to detect them.
Away from the marketing campaign path, Anne has been chatting with the brand new German ambassador to the UK, who has struck up an unlikely friendship with a possible challenger to Keir Starmer.
Plus, particulars of plans being drawn up for a “worst-case scenario” over meals shortages if the Strait of Hormuz stays shut.
You can discover all of the candidates standing within the native and nationwide elections throughout the nation right here. (https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information)
