Regardless of whether this breaches electoral rules, it can certainly influence peoples decision to vote.
Much of this campaign from outrage to misleading ads has been about disenfranchising voters.
Your vote matters. Ignore what is said, make your voice heard. Vote tomorrow.
Much of this campaign from outrage to misleading ads has been about disenfranchising voters.
Your vote matters. Ignore what is said, make your voice heard. Vote tomorrow.
For reference ...
1.9 Anyone attending an opening session must not attempt to see how individual ballot papers have been
marked. It follows therefore that keeping a tally of how ballot
papers have been marked is not allowed.
...
1.9 Anyone attending an opening session must not attempt to see how individual ballot papers have been
marked. It follows therefore that keeping a tally of how ballot
papers have been marked is not allowed.
...
1.10 anyone attending a postal vote opening must not attempt to look at identifying marks on ballot
papers ... Anyone found guilty of breaching these requirements
can face a fine or imprisonment.
papers ... Anyone found guilty of breaching these requirements
can face a fine or imprisonment.
... so not to make too much of a fuss about it, this is one for the electoral commission. I suspect the BBC has overstepped the mark. Political analysts should not stray into interference.
As for tomorrow, ignore what is being said, make sure you vote.
As for tomorrow, ignore what is being said, make sure you vote.
Ah, just seen the @ElectoralCommUK has spoken -
