General election 2024: what is purdah and when does it start?
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Ministers, civil servants, and local authorities will soon be required to exercise caution in making announcements or decisions that might affect the election campaign
Ministers, civil servants, and local authorities will soon be required to exercise caution in making announcements or decisions that might affect the election campaign