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flag Family voting suspected in UK by-elections, with 68% of monitored stations affected, sparking political concern.

flag Election observers noted that family voting was common in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with 68% of the 22 polling places under observation displaying evidence of family members swaying votes, impacting 12% of voters—much higher than in a prior by-election. flag This was the highest level of such activity ever observed, according to the Democracy Volunteers group, which has been keeping an eye on UK elections for ten years. flag Major parties expressed concern over their post-election report; Labour's Anna Turley described it as "extremely worrying," Reform UK's Nigel Farage questioned voting integrity in some areas, and Green leader Zack Polanski supported an investigation. flag The report's timing was criticized by Manchester City Council and the acting returning officer, who pointed out that issues ought to have been brought up during voting. flag In a close race between Labour, Reform UK, and the Greens, the outcome, which is anticipated on Friday, is a crucial litmus test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.

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