Political News Website
Dod's online - Political publishing house site that contains a list of UK PPCs, essential that all independent candidates register with them
Politics - Politics online magazine, containing news, comment and very useful issues briefing on current issues of the day
BBC Politics - Contains news and blog articles on current political stories
Global Politics - International affairs website for young people
ePolitix.com - A magazine style daily Political round-up and mail out.
Online Political Videos
Democracy Live EU - BBC site. Watch the UK Parliament,
Democracy Live - BBC site. Watch the UK Parliament, and devolved assemblies including Scotland & Wales
Parliament Videos - Contains archives of video content on UK Parliament
Essential Website for:
Independent Parliamentary Candidates
Constituencies - Guidline, Outline, Histories & Candidates.
Parliament - Website for the UK Parliament, it includes information on how parliament works, history, overview, games and how members of the public can get involved.
Election Maps - Excellent free service by Ordinance Survey that enables users to view and print maps of election boundaries, such as parliamentary constituencies and parish wards.
UK Polling Report - Very popular blog, all independent candidates should ensure their name is included in their lists of PPCs.
Electoral Commission - The UK organisation responsible for the legal aspects of elections. Website contains comprehensive information on electoral legislation and registering to vote.
W4MP - The Inside Job! Website for free listings of political/charity jobs, internships and events. Good site to recruit volunteers for campaigns.
Essential Website for Independent Local Government Candidates
Local Democracy Blog - A blog about representative democracy, social media and a conversational politics
Politically Independent Candidates (PIXs) - Provides free advice and information on standing as an independent in local government elections.
Be a Councillor - Lots of information on standing in local government elections. Also includes information on standing as an independent
Election Maps - Excellent free service by Ordinance Survey that enables users to view and print maps of election boundaries, such as parliamentary constituencies and parish wards.
E-Democracy Sites
They Work for You - Contains information on elected representatives in UK Parliament and devolved powers, includes expenses and voting records.
Write to Them - Enables individuals to interact with their elected representatives in all tiers of government.
The Public Whip - Contains information on how MPs, Lords and MSPs have voted. Also shows attendence records, rebellions and controversial decisions made by our elected representatives.
The Straight Choice - A live election leaflet monitoring project that enables members of the public to upload recent election literature onto the site. Very useful website for candidates requiring examples of election literature.