- An elections observer group, Democracy Volunteers, reported "concerningly high levels" of "family voting" in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
- The group claimed to have witnessed the illegal practice in 68 per cent of 22 monitored polling stations, affecting 12 per cent of observed voters.
- The Electoral Commission has urged anyone with concerns about illegal voting to report them to the police.
- Labour's chairwoman, Anna Turley, called the findings "very concerning" and hoped appropriate authorities would investigate.
- Manchester City Council, which oversaw the by-election, criticised Democracy Volunteers for not raising alleged issues with staff during polling hours.
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