General election candidate nominations close: Key findings
The full list of candidates standing for parliament in the UK general election can now be revealed, following the close of nominations on Friday June 7th.
What’s new in the latest Polimapper release: Version 3.10
It’s been a busy couple of months for the Polimapper technical team, who’ve implemented a number of product improvements, particularly around general election based functionality. Here’s a summary of what’s new in Version 3.10 Postcode search We have updated our postcode/constituency search box from the previous release following feedback. You can now either search…
Polimapper accessibility improvements – May 2024
Polimapper is committed to ensuring our geographical visualisations are fully accessible. Below is a summary of recent work carried out in line with this commitment. 1. Accessibility in Modal Dialogs Improvements to modal dialogs include: Focus Management: Focus transitions smoothly between the trigger and the modal, remaining restricted within the modal until it is closed.…
Local elections signpost the challenges that lie ahead
Following the recent mayoral and local council elections in England, profound shifts in the political arena are underway. Across the country, Labour is emerging as the clear front runner and the Liberal Democrats are witnessing notable gains. The recent string of Conservative parliamentary by-election defeats, accentuated by their May 2 defeat in Blackpool set the…
Claimants of unemployment-related benefits April 2024
The Office for National Statistics has released its monthly figures on people in the UK claiming unemployment-related benefits. The ONS measure includes “out of work Universal Credit claimants” and “Job Seeker’s Allowance claimants.” For 16 to 64 year olds, the national average for claimants per local authority sits at 4,476. In December, the average number…
All change at Westminster: A challenge and an opportunity for lobbyists
The 2024 general election represents the best opportunity to influence public policy in a quarter of a century. This is due to the scale of change that we’re about to witness at Westminster. Post general election, the number of new MPs is likely to reach levels not seen since 1945. The sensibilities of the new…
Webinar – Engaging with the Class of 24 (watch the recording)
Watch the recording of our webinar discussing the findings from our exclusive Class of 24 white paper. Hosted by Polimapper’s Managing Director, Nathan Coyne, the webinar covered: Why this general election is particularly significant What we know about the Class of 24 Ways to communicate with candidates Watch the webinar recording
MPs standing down, deselected, whipless and re-standing at the next general election *updated May 2024*
Since our last update at the end of March, a number of prominent defections have dominated the headlines. The MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, defected from the Conservatives to Labour – prompting confusion on both sides of the House. The MP for Suffolk and North Ipswich, Dan Poulter, defected from the Conservatives to Labour a…
Claimants of unemployment-related benefits March 2024
The Office for National Statistics has released its monthly figures on people in the UK claiming unemployment-related benefits. The ONS measure includes “out of work Universal Credit claimants” and “Job Seeker’s Allowance claimants.” For 16 to 64 year olds, the national average for claimants per local authority sits at 4,476. This compares to an average…
Nearly 90% of ‘prime candidates’ selected ahead of general election
Nearly nine in 10 election candidates who have a realistic opportunity of winning a seat at the general election have now been selected.