Tory leadership ballots delayed over security fears
Ballot papers for the Conservative leadership election have been delayed in being sent out over security fears.
But after advice from the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, the Conservative Party has decided to make changes to "enhance security around the ballot process". The National Cyber Security Centre, the defensive arm of intelligence agency GCHQ, has become increasingly involved in consulting politicians and parties in recent years about cyber security.
Sources say there is no evidence of anyone actually trying to do so, but even the theoretical risk that someone could was enough for advice to be issued to change the way the vote takes place. A Conservative spokesperson said: "We have consulted with the NCSC [part of GCHQ] throughout this process and have decided to enhance security around the ballot process. Eligible members will start receiving ballot packs this week."
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