BBC News | Five held in council election fraud investigation

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Five people – four men and a woman aged 23 to 47 – were arrested on suspicion of election‑related fraud after allegations emerged about how candidates were nominated in the St Peter’s ward for the 7 May local election in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Police said the investigation, launched following reports of concerns before and after the poll, is examining whether the candidate‑selection process complied with electoral legislation and procedures, in cooperation with the Electoral Commission. The inquiry comes as Labour lost control of Tameside Council overall, though it retained the St Peter’s seat with 1,352 votes, ahead of an independent (1,175) and Reform UK (864). The Electoral Commission emphasized its awareness of the probe and its commitment to maintaining voter confidence in the electoral system.

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