Tuesday briefing: Inside the increasingly heated debate about who can – and can’t – vote in the UK

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Martin BelamMarch 10, 2026 at 07:45 AM

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This UK news briefing highlights the debate surrounding voter eligibility in the UK. Following a recent byelection, the issue of who can and cannot vote has resurfaced, with some advocating for restrictions based on birthplace. Currently, certain Commonwealth citizens can vote in general elections, while many long-term residents cannot. The briefing also covers other key events, including Donald Trump's comments on the Middle East crisis, a Guardian investigation into AI investment in the UK, concerns about deepfakes and online threats, and a court case involving a woman who admitted uncertainty about the man who raped her. Finally, it mentions complaints from Liverpool and Manchester United regarding offensive posts generated by X's Grok AI feature.

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Diogo Jota 30% Elon Musk 40% Manchester United 40% Liverpool 40% X (formerly Twitter) 40% Andrew Malkinson ×250% Donald Trump 50% Iran 50% Middle East ×260% Green Party 60% Nigel Farage 70% UK ×490%

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uk voting rules 90% electoral system 70% non-uk citizens 60% artificial intelligence 50% british-born voters 50% middle east crisis 50% uk politics 40% deepfakes 40% miscarriage of justice 40% grok ai 40%

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United Kingdom

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