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Family voting suspected in UK by-elections, with 68% of monitored stations affected, sparking political concern.
Election observers reported widespread family voting in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with 68% of 22 monitored polling stations showing signs of family members influencing votes, affecting 12% of voters—far exceeding levels in a previous by-election.
The Democracy Volunteers group, which has monitored UK elections for a decade, said this was the highest recorded level of such activity.
Their post-election report prompted concern from major parties, with Labour’s Anna Turley calling it “extremely worrying,” Reform UK’s Nigel Farage questioning voting integrity in certain areas, and Green leader Zack Polanski supporting an inquiry.
Manchester City Council and the acting returning officer criticized the timing of the report, noting concerns should have been raised during voting.
The result, expected Friday, is a key test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership in a tight race between Labour, Reform UK, and the Greens.
El voto familiar es sospechoso en las elecciones parciales del Reino Unido, con el 68% de las estaciones monitorizadas afectadas, lo que despierta preocupación política.