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Police Clear Gorton By-Election of Family Voting Claims

3/28/2026

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Police Clear Voting Allegations

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) concluded the investigation into alleged family voting in the Gorton and Denton by-election, finding no evidence of coercion or intent to influence voters.
The police reviewed CCTV footage and spoke to polling staff, who reported no issues.
Democracy Volunteers claimed high levels of family voting during the by-election.
Manchester City Council criticized Democracy Volunteers for not raising concerns earlier, noting polling staff were trained to prevent undue influence.

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Hannah Spencer Triumphs

Hannah Spencer of the Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by-election with 40.7% of the vote, while Reform UK's Matt Goodwin received 28.7%.
Greater Manchester Police investigated 'family voting' and found no coercion.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, called findings an 'establishment whitewash' and alleged cheating.
The Green Party defended the integrity of the election.
Labour finished third, and Matt Goodwin blamed a coalition of 'Islamists and woke progressives' for the defeat.

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Police Clear Voting Allegations

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) concluded the investigation into alleged family voting in the Gorton and Denton by-election, finding no evidence of coercion or intent to influence voters.
The police reviewed CCTV footage and spoke to polling staff, who reported no issues.
Democracy Volunteers claimed high levels of family voting during the by-election.
Manchester City Council criticized Democracy Volunteers for not raising concerns earlier, noting polling staff were trained to prevent undue influence.

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