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25/07/2013
Police Will Not Investigate Falkirk Vote Rigging Allegations
No criminal investigation will be made into alleged vote rigging in Falkirk, Scotland.
According to the BBC, Police Scotland have said that there was "insufficient evidence" for a criminal inquiry.
The Labour had informed police of allegations of vote rigging after it was claimed that the Unite union had attempted to ensure its preferred candidate was successful.
Following the police announcement, Unite called for immediate reinstatement of two MPs who were suspended, pending an investigation.
(MH/CD)
According to the BBC, Police Scotland have said that there was "insufficient evidence" for a criminal inquiry.
The Labour had informed police of allegations of vote rigging after it was claimed that the Unite union had attempted to ensure its preferred candidate was successful.
Following the police announcement, Unite called for immediate reinstatement of two MPs who were suspended, pending an investigation.
(MH/CD)
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