B.N.P. Candidates call for ballot box inquiry
Two British National Party Candidates, Jack Goodwin and Chris Goodwin who both failed to get elected in the Richmondshire District Council elections have called for an inquiry along with two other unsuccessful Candidates from other parties.
In a written statement, the candidates said: "We call upon Richmondshire District Council to conduct a thorough inquiry into ballot box procedures."
They also called on the council to make clear what were questionable procedures and practices.
The candidates allege that:
- Ballot boxes were left unattended overnight without consignment notes showing seal numbers;
- Ballot boxes were without seals while being prepared for counting;
- Ballot boxes were not sealed after polling closed;
- Candidates were not invited to inspect the boxes to ensure they were properly sealed before counting;
- Ballot boxes were brought to the counting tables already opened.
Gripping stuff hey. Might be worth having a look at the actual results. You can read the rest here.
Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything.
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