Current applications to update party registrations: February and March 2026

List of current applications

We publish names, descriptions and emblems which we are currently considering as part of our assessment process.

Political parties can’t use these names, descriptions and emblems on a ballot paper until we have approved them. However, a party can use these names, descriptions and emblems in other materials before our approval.

Date we published the following notices - 12 June 2026

Part of the UK that this application applies to: England

Proposed name: Beach Party

Proposed description:

  1. Beach Party – Building a Better Future

Proposed emblem:

A black bordered circle against a grey background. Within the circle are the words ‘Beach Party’ along with hand-drawn images of a palm tree, the sun and waves.

Part of the UK that this application applies to: All of Great Britain

Proposed name: Great British Reformation

Proposed descriptions:

  1. "Home Not A Hotel"
  2. "Not Just Another Party"
  3. "The Great Bargain"
  4. "Civic Dignity Party"

Proposed emblem: 

Black-and-white circular logo on a light grey fabric background. The outer ring contains the text “GREAT BRITISH REFORMATION” in uppercase letters. In the center is a stylized monogram combining the letters “G,” “B,” and “R” in a bold, interlocking design.

Date we published the following notices - 21 May 2026

Part of the UK that this application applies to: Scotland

Proposed name: Aberdeenshire People

Proposed descriptions:

  1. Aberdeenshire People - Your Direct Democracy Party
  2. Aberdeenshire People - Direct Democracy in Action

Proposed emblem: 

Proposed emblem is in rectangle shape with the word 'Aberdeenshire' on top in small bold font and the word 'People' below in larger, bold text.

Part of the UK that this application applies to: All of Great Britain 

Proposed name: Better Way Of 

Proposed descriptions:

  1. A Better Way Of Living
  2. Better Way Of Thriving
  3. Better Way Of Progressing

Proposed emblem: 

Proposed emblem is a circle in shape. Within the circle is an right pointing arrow shape, within the arrow is the text 'Better way of...' with an right pointing arrow from the word 'way'.

Part of the UK that this application applies to: England

Proposed name: Hoo Peninsula Independents 

Proposed descriptions:

  1. Hoo Peninsula Independents 
  2. Defending the beautiful Hoo Peninsula
  3. Your local and vocal Independent voice
  4. Putting the Hoo Peninsula first
  5. Speaking up for the Hoo Peninsula 
  6. Your voice for the Hoo Peninsula
  7. Local and vocal for Hoo
  8. Local and vocal for Chattenden
  9. Local and vocal for Allhallows
  10. Local and vocal for Cliffe
  11. Local and vocal for Cliffe Woods
  12. Local and vocal for Frindsbury Extra

Proposed emblem: 

Proposed emblem is an image of a horse on its hind legs within a circle. Below this image is the text 'Hoo Peninsula Independents' in bold text.

Part of the UK that this application applies to: All of Great Britain

Proposed name: Phoenix Party

Proposed description:

  1. Introduce Direct Democracy and Citizens' Initiatives

Proposed emblem: 

Emblem 1Emblem 2Emblem 3
Black-and-white logo with the text “PHOENIX PARTY” at the top and “DIRECT DEMOCRACY” at the bottom in bold uppercase letters. A large, stylised phoenix with wings fully spread is centred between the text on a plain light background.
Black-and-white graphic showing a stylised phoenix with wings spread in the centre. The text “Phoenix Party” appears at the top and “Direct Democracy” appears at the bottom in title case. The design uses a light background with clear spacing between the elements.
Circular black-and-white emblem with a stylised phoenix centred inside. The text “Phoenix Party” curves along the top of the circle and “Direct Democracy” curves along the bottom, forming a complete border around the image. The background remains plain and light.

Part of the UK that this application applies to: Northern Ireland

Proposed name: Solidarity

Proposed description:

  1. Solidarity - the socialist alternative

Proposed emblem: 

Proposed emblem consists of a rose in the design of flag. Beneath this design is the large bold text 'Solidarity'. Beneath this text is smaller text 'The Socialist Alternative'.

Part of the UK that this application applies to: England, Wales

Proposed emblem: 

Proposed emblem contains an image of an eagle. To the right of this image is the bold text 'Taking the Initiative Party'.

Part of the UK that this application applies to: England

Proposed emblem: 

Proposed emblem is a black square shape. Within the square is an image of a swan. Beneath this is the word 'Wells' in large white bold text. Beneath this word is the word 'Independents' in smaller, white bold text.

Date we published the following notices - 01 April 2026

Part of the UK that this application applies to: England

Proposed joint description:

  1. Restore Britain - Great Yarmouth First

Part of the UK that this application applies to: Wales

Proposed name: Wales Communities First Independent Party

Proposed descriptions:

  1. Independent Welsh party prioritising local communities
  2. Wales Communities First Independent Party
  3. Neath Port Talbot Communities First Independent Party

Proposed emblem: 

Emblem 1Emblem 2Emblem 3
A circular logo with a black outline. Inside the outer ring, the text reads “Wales Communities First Independent Party.” At the center is a black stylised Welsh dragon facing left.
A circular logo with a black outline on a white background. The text “Wales Communities First Independent Party” appears around the outer ring. A black stylised Welsh dragon is positioned in the center.
A logo featuring a stylised black Welsh dragon inside a light circular border. Below the dragon, bold text reads “Communities First,” with smaller curved text beneath that saying “Wales Independent Party.”

Part of the UK that this application applies to: England

Proposed emblem: 

A simple black and white logo featuring an irregular outline resembling a ward boundary on the left side, with the text “Wandle Ward” displayed in bold letters to the right of the outline.

Date we published the following notices - 17 March 2026

Part of the UK that this application applies to: All of Great Britain

Proposed name: Universal Balance Party for Global Welfare

Proposed descriptions:

  1. Spirituality and Balance in Public Life
  2. Harmonising within the Ultimate Reality

Proposed emblem: 

Emblem 1Emblem 2Emblem 3
The word “TRUTH” engraved in a stone-like surface in bold, capital letters.
A circular diagram divided vertically into two halves. The right half is shaded light grey and labeled “The vertical aspect of governance – the good of all citizens.” The left half is shaded dark grey and labeled “The horizontal aspect of governance – the good of each individual citizen.” A vertical arrow runs through the center from bottom to top
A black and white photograph of a carved stone pillar topped with multiple lion sculptures arranged back to back. The pillar includes circular and animal motifs near its base. A building with columns and a canopy is visible in the background

Date we published the following notices - 12 February 2026

Part of the UK that this application applies to: All of Great Britain

Proposed name: A Sovereign Britain – The Resistance League

Proposed emblem: 

Proposed emblem for A Sovereign Britain – The Resistance League. The emblem depicts a black and white graphic of an eagle with wings spread, placed over a dark flag like background. Below the eagle, the text reads the full name of the party, ‘A Sovereign Britain – The Resistance League.’