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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn Political correspondent

Police investigate Labour selection contest over ‘computer misuse’ claims

Aerial photography showing a skyline view east of Croydon
The contest in Croydon East was suspended last year amid complaints that local members’ data provided to some candidates was inaccurate. Photograph: Andrew Holt/Getty Images

A Labour parliamentary selection contest in London is being investigated by the police over allegations of “computer misuse” after a suspected data breach.

The party’s selection process in the new Croydon East constituency was suspended last year amid complaints that local members’ data provided to some candidates was inaccurate.

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