If the Tories are serious about electoral fraud, they’ll take action on postal votes

It’s no good talking tough on ID schemes alone when in-person impersonation is such a small part of the problem.

The Electoral Commission didn’t stop what was happening in Tower Hamlets – is it really capable of thwarting Putin?

The internal and external threats to the integrity of our elections have intensified, but the regulator responsible does not appear to have upped its game in response.

Peter Golds: More bad news for Rahman as he is struck off as a solicitor

Will it be bad news for democracy in Tower Hamlets in 2018? The old tactics of toxic allegations in anonymous leaflets are being seen again.

Peter Golds: Voter corruption is prosecuted in Scotland, and it should be in England too

The Crown Prosecution Service and the police are still failing to uphold democracy in Tower Hamlets.

Lord Ashcroft: How you can help to stamp out electoral fraud

Call 0800 555 111 – or use the online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org, where you won’t have to give your personal details.

Manifesto small print 2) Tackling electoral fraud

This pledge follows alarming evidence that democracy was undermined in Tower Hamlets.

Iain Dale: There must be a reckoning for the Electoral Commission after the election

Plus: UKIP abandons the field against Remain Tories. A bike-riding Minister isn’t canvassing. And: Michael Crick should apologise.

Iain Dale: In which Tim Shipman and I fight off Chinese spies

Plus: Dealing with news of terror attacks as a radio host. Was it really necessary to send Steve Uncles to prison. And: Jacqui Smith and Sky – its goodbye from me and its goodbye from her.

Daniel Hannan: Our electoral system is less secure than that of most banana republics

What possible reason could Labour have to vigorously oppose anti-fraud measures?

Peter Golds: Requiring ID at polling stations is vital to tackling election fraud

If it is good enough for internal Labour selections then why not for council and General Elections?

Peter Golds: Second Tower Hamlets Councillor jailed for fraud in four years

There will now be a by-election in the Whitechapel Ward. But will the police ensure that it is free and fair?

Peter Golds: The Government must implement the Pickles proposals, and task the police with tackling election fraud

There is a huge amount of work to be done to restore and defend our democracy.

The test of Pickles’ anti-fraud plan will be voter identity proof

Sir Eric’s proposals are a welcome first step towards restoring trust in the ballot box, but photographic evidence is the essential gold standard.

Peter Golds: Will we have any viable election law in the future?

The rules not only need to be updated but also to be enforced.

Tom Hawthorn: What we are doing to fight electoral fraud

We at the Electoral Commission take this crime very seriously. It is thankfully rare, but even one case is too many.