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 Dixon
I 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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