Men dominate ballot papers in upcoming UK elections
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 01:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Research reveals that almost twice as many men as women are standing as candidates in next week's local and devolved elections, leading to concerns about the underrepresentation of women.
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