With just three weeks to polling day, postal voting has commenced in local and devolved elections across the UK. Concerns are being raised about whether the process will remain clean and how deeply fake media could impact the campaign.
In Scotland, a major dispute has emerged between Labour and Reform regarding an alleged secret collaboration to oust the SNP, with both parties accusing each other of dishonesty.
In Wales, questions arise about the possibility of a party winning the most votes but failing to form the next government under the new electoral system.
Sam speaks with the CEO of the Electoral Commission on the threat of deepfakes and a pilot scheme to identify them.
Off the campaign trail, Anne engages with the new German ambassador to the UK who has formed an unexpected relationship with a potential challenger to Keir Starmer.
Additionally, there are details on contingency plans being prepared for a “worst-case scenario” if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, leading to food shortages.
Find all the candidates running in the local and national elections nationwide here.
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