Tag: General Election
JustPark offers free election parking
Yesterday we wrote about Uber offering free rides to the polling stations to make it easier for the disabled to vote. Today it’s the turn of parking app JustPark which […]
Uber to offer FREE rides so disabled can vote in election
Uber is to offer free rides to the polls for wheelchair users, disabled and older people so they can vote in the General Election this Thursday. Uber will be offering […]
Google to ban targeted ads based on political affiliation
Google will no longer allow voters to be targeted by advertisers based on their political affiliation, the company has announced. Election audience advertisements will now be limited to the general […]
Replace Boris Johnson with puppies with Pawry-Party tool
Fed up of seeing pictures of Boris Johnson all the time in the run up to the general election? Well now you can replace his face with that of a […]
How do I clean up social media for future employers?
A number of General Election candidates have already landed themselves in hot water due to hidden nasties found on their social media accounts, while several celebrities have previously come unstuck […]
Facebook admits it can’t track all political ads
Facebook has admitted it is unable to track all political ads on its platforms as the company faces continued pressure to ban them entirely. Within days of the General Election […]
PayPal: Political parties should check donations
PayPal has defended its platform amid concerns of anonymous foreign donors using the service for donations to political parties in the UK. Official donations of £500 or more must […]
General election leads to "unprecedented" traffic for BBC website
After one of the most closely-run election races in recent history, it looks like the UK is headed for a hung parliament. With a massive turnout, voters have turned in their droves to the BBC website, who are reporting incredibly…
Facebook adds "I've Voted" button for General Election
If you're a UK resident and haven't been living under a stone for the last month, you'll know that today is vote-casting day in one of the most closely run General Elections in recent history. Facebook, recognising its platform's ability…
15 Must-Follow General Election Twitter feeds
If there is one thing other than "Bigotgate" that this General Election will be remembered for, it'll be the growing use of social media to share party policies and give voice to the nation's voters. From the #nickcleggsfault hashtag to…
