England
European Elections
Threshold Criterion
Political parties which are standing a full (1) list of candidates in each and every region in England will qualify for a minimum of ONE broadcast in England.
Additional Criterion
Political parties which meet the threshold criterion
will qualify for additional PEBs if they can demonstrate substantial
levels of past and/or current electoral support across England.
Local Elections
Threshold Criterion
All parties standing candidates in a minimum of ONE
SIXTH of the seats being contested will qualify for a single broadcast
in England in addition to any European broadcasts.
Additional Criterion
No additional PEBs will be offered for the local elections.
Scotland
European Elections only
Threshold Criterion
Political parties which are standing a full (2) list
of candidates in Scotland will qualify for a minimum of ONE broadcast
in Scotland.
Additional Criterion
Political parties which meet the threshold criterion
will qualify for additional PEBs if they can demonstrate substantial
levels of past and/or current electoral support across Scotland.
Wales
European Elections only
Threshold Criterion
Political parties which are standing a full (3) list
of candidates in Wales will qualify for a minimum of ONE broadcast in
Wales.
Additional Criterion
Political parties which meet the threshold criterion
will qualify for additional PEBs if they can demonstrate substantial
levels of past and/or current electoral support across Wales.
Northern Ireland
European Elections
Nb. For the purposes of the European election
Northern Ireland is a single three member constituency. MEPs are
elected through the STV (Single Transferable Vote).
Threshold Criterion
Political parties which are standing at least one
candidate for the European Parliament and which have current
representation in the European Parliament, the House of Commons, or the
Northern Ireland Assembly will qualify for a minimum of ONE broadcast
in Northern Ireland.
Additional Criterion
Political parties which meet the threshold criterion
may qualify for additional PEBs if they can demonstrate substantial
levels of past and/or current electoral support across Northern
Ireland.
Local Elections
Threshold Criterion
All parties standing candidates in a minimum of ONE
SIXTH of the seats being contested will qualify for a single broadcast
in Northern Ireland in addition to any European broadcasts.
Additional Criterion
No additional PEBs will be offered for the local elections.
The provisional allocation of all PEBs is subject to review and amendment until after the confirmation of nominations.
(1)
A party may be deemed to be standing a full list if it is clear that
it intended to stand a full list but at a late stage failed to do so,
for example, because a candidate had to withdraw.
(2) See above
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