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Evening Standard
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Politics
Nina Lloyd

Police find no evidence of ‘family voting’ in Gorton and Denton by-election

Police said no evidence was found of family voting, an illegal practice whereby people seek to influence the votes of others (PA) - (PA Wire)

Police have concluded a probe into alleged “family voting” in the Gorton and Denton by-election after finding no evidence of “any intent to influence or refrain any person” from casting a ballot.

Observer group Democracy Volunteers said it had witnessed “concerningly high levels” of the illegal practice whereby a person enters a polling booth with someone else or otherwise directs their vote.

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