What was the impact of new election laws on London’s voters?

How do the Government and Electoral Commission, academics and think tanks now view the impact of changes made before the 2024 Mayor of London and London Assembly elections?

The Elections Review Working Group will tomorrow hold the final meeting of its review of the delivery of May’s elections, with guests being asked about issues including the introduction of a photo ID requirement, accessibility changes and the change in the Mayoral voting system.

The Group will also ask guests about the abuse and intimidation of candidates, which the Electoral Commission earlier this year found to have reached “unacceptable” levels. The Commission’s research found 43% of candidates across May elections in England experienced some form of abuse or intimidation, with women standing for election disproportionately affected.

The Working Group has launched a survey for Londoners to share their experiences of the GLA elections, which is open to anyone who would like to respond.

The guests are:

Panel 1 – Electoral Commission and Government (2pm – 3.25pm)

• Michela Palese, Head of Policy, Electoral Commission
• Phil Thompson, Head of Research, Electoral Commission
• Melanie Davidson, Head of Support and Improvement, Electoral Commission
• Ruth Law, Head of Communications and Engagement, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Peter Stanyon, Chief Executive, Association of Electoral Administrators
   

Panel 2 – Academics and Think Tanks (3.30pm – 4.30pm)

• Dr Sofia Collignon, Director, Mile End Institute
• Professor Tony Travers, London School of Economics 
• Thea Ridley-Castle, Research and Policy Officer, Electoral Reform Society

The meeting will take place on Wednesday 16 October from 2pm, in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.

Media and members of the public are invited to attend.

The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.

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