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An examination of the UK electoral system, campaigning tactics and the power of voters

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06.06.17

UK Elections

Revealed: How new voters could dent Theresa May's election majority

Our analysis shows newly-registered voters and those whose party isn't standing this time around could play a decisive role in 71 seats across the country.

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09.06.17

UK Elections

How new voter power identified by the Bureau damaged Theresa May

Before the election we identified 71 constituencies where new voters and those without a party could swing the balance. Of those, 20 seats changed hands - most were Tory losses.

15.05.17

UK Elections

The "dark ads" election: How are political parties targeting you on Facebook?

The Bureau has been given access to the first ever dataset collected on tailored messaging being targeted at specific audiences by British political parties on social media.

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18.05.17

UK Elections

Campaigners target voters with Brexit "dark ads"

Analysis of Facebook ad data accessed by theThe Bureau Local has identified at least eight referendum-related campaign groups buying Facebook adverts that are attempting to swing voters.

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