3 months ago
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EPA
An investigation into alleged "family voting" at the Gorton and Denton by-election has found no evidence of misconduct
There was "no evidence" of illegal "family voting" or voter coercion at the Gorton and Denton by-election, police have concluded after an investigation.
Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, reported allegations of "family voting" after the poll last month to Greater Manchester Police and the Electoral Commission.
Family voting is where a family member is seen to be influencing somebody else's vote, for example by entering the polling booth with them.
GMP said there was "no evidence to suggest any intent to influence or refrain a person from voting as stated in the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023".
