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| Susanna Rustin (Independents may show the way to a better kind of politics, 15 July) cites former London mayoral hopeful Siobhan Benita as an example of an independent candidate standing for election. We want the law changed so that independents that stand in future London mayoral elections are eligible to qualify for party election broadcasts – if they meet criteria set by the broadcasters – just like their rivals are. The law as it stands is a barrier to participation and should be changed in good time for the 2016 London mayoral election. | Susanna Rustin (Independents may show the way to a better kind of politics, 15 July) cites former London mayoral hopeful Siobhan Benita as an example of an independent candidate standing for election. We want the law changed so that independents that stand in future London mayoral elections are eligible to qualify for party election broadcasts – if they meet criteria set by the broadcasters – just like their rivals are. The law as it stands is a barrier to participation and should be changed in good time for the 2016 London mayoral election. |
| In September, the Electoral Commission is launching a wider consultation on the rules and benefits available to those standing for election in the UK. We will want to hear the views of party and independent candidates who have stood in the past; and the views of those who have been put off from standing. We will then recommend to the government what improvements should be made. Alex Robertson Director of communication, Electoral Commission | In September, the Electoral Commission is launching a wider consultation on the rules and benefits available to those standing for election in the UK. We will want to hear the views of party and independent candidates who have stood in the past; and the views of those who have been put off from standing. We will then recommend to the government what improvements should be made. Alex Robertson Director of communication, Electoral Commission |
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