Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 116764
By-elections: Gorton and Denton
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to commission a review into the secrecy of the ballot in the Gorton and Denton Parliamentary by-election.
Answer
Samantha DixonI understand that allegations of a breach of the secret ballot have been reported to the Greater Manchester Police, and they are investigating the matter. The Electoral Commission and the Returning Officer are in contact with them and are providing assist...
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