Summary
Police investigated claims of illegal "family voting" during the Gorton and Denton by-election and found no evidence of wrongdoing. Despite concerns raised by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, authorities concluded that the allegations were unsubstantiated.
Key Facts
- "Family voting" means a family member may influence someone else's vote in the polling booth.
- Nigel Farage reported the allegations after the by-election.
- Greater Manchester Police found no proof of any "family voting" or voter influence.
- The investigation involved checking 45 polling stations and CCTV footage.
- Democracy Volunteers observed a few instances of people entering booths together but found no evidence of coercion or instruction.
- The election took place on February 26, with Green Party MP Hannah Spencer winning the seat.
