…but MPs given only cursory briefing on “undue spiritual influence”

Following the publication last month of the independent report by Sir Eric Pickles on election fraud, Securing the Ballot, we asked the question “Undue spiritual influence” – where next?. We suggested that given the “maintain the status quo” conclusion of the report, there is a possibility that Sir Eric’s suggestions might be destined for the Government’s “Pending/Do Not Disturb” tray, along with caste discrimination, cohabitation, lack of burial space &c. Caste discrimination appears to be working its way to the top of these tasks with the promise of a public consultation.

With regard to election fraud, however, on 5 September 2016, the House of Commons Library published Electoral Fraud since 2010 [“the Briefing Paper”] which: Continue reading →