"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'."
"'We are confident that the allegations are not substantiated, and that the integrity of the by-election was not affected.'"
"'If observers had concerns they should have raised them with polling station staff immediately. It is unfortunate that did not happen in this case.'"
An investigation by Greater Manchester Police found no evidence of illegal family voting or voter coercion during the Gorton and Denton by-election. Allegations were reported by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who cited claims of family voting influencing voters. The police concluded that there was no intent to influence votes as per the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023. Returning Officer Tom Stannard expressed confidence in the integrity of the election, noting that concerns from observers were not raised promptly.
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