They say that a week is a long time in politics. Just seven days ago, I reported here that the government said more time was required to consider the future of the Access to Elected Office Fund, which has been suspended since May 2015. Apparently, they have now had sufficient time, as they have announced that the fund is to be reopened for disabled and deaf candidates standing for election from next year... A result!
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