"The Mill, a Manchester-based publication, had investigated claims that individuals were encouraged to stand as independent candidates in the St Peterโ€™s ward election in May to split opposition votes and benefit Labour."

Labour 'dirty tricks?'

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/21/tameside-may-local-elections-fraud-police-arrests

#LocalElections #Manchester #ElectionFraud #UKCrime #UKPol #UKpolitics

Five arrested after police investigate alleged electoral fraud in Tameside

Greater Manchester police made the arrests after concerns over several independent candidates in Mayโ€™s local election

The Guardian
@Lazarou It appears to be more than that. None of those charged are associated with Labour.