The UK Electoral Commission has said it will speak to Democracy Volunteers about the observer group’s definitions and training following the outcome of the police investigation into alleged family voting in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
As we’ve been reporting, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says it has found no evidence to corroborate the claims about last month’s poll.
Vijay Rangarajan, chief executive of the Electoral Commission, said:
“Public trust in elections is essential.
“We take allegations of fraud or about how polls are conducted very seriously and we are grateful that Greater Manchester Police have properly investigated to establish the facts.
“Voters must be able to trust that our elections are secure and conducted with integrity.
“It is equally important that any allegations about the security and integrity of elections are supported by evidence, so voters have accurate information about how polls are conducted.
“GMP have found no evidence of any intent to influence or refrain any person from voting.
“We will discuss with Democracy Volunteers the definitions they use and the training they give their observers.”
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