The new political campaigning
Goodman, E., Labo, S., Tambini, D. & Moore, M.
(2017).
The new political campaigning.
(LSE Media Policy Project Series Media Policy Brief 19).
London School of Economics and Political Science.
Campaign regulation aims to ensure that elections are free and fair and not captured by a narrow range of interests. Since 1883, the UK has had legislation1 on its statute books that limits candidates’ spending on political campaigns. Broadcasting legislation ensures impartiality and fairness in elections, and rationing of air time. This policy brief examines the impact of social media on these rules.
