"Under the Representation of the People Act 1983, election material must include the name and address of those promoted by the document, the promoter, and the printer. A failure to do so risks a 5,000 fine and a three-year disqualification from elective office."
"A letter from a local pensioner distributed for Reform UK appeared to break election law because it failed to state it had been funded and distributed by the party. The letter, addressed from concerned neighbour Patricia Clegg, explained why she is no longer voting for Labour and has switched her vote to Nigel Farage's party."
"Mr Justice Butcher said he was satisfied that Reform's candidate Matt Goodwin and his election agent, Adam Rawlinson, should not be sanctioned for the rule breach and had taken appropriate steps to put it right."
Reform UK's candidate Matt Goodwin for the Gorton and Denton by-election avoided a £5,000 fine and potential three-year disqualification after a High Court judge ruled that missing party imprint information on campaign leaflets resulted from a printing error rather than intentional violation. A letter attributed to local pensioner Patricia Clegg explaining her switch from Labour to Reform UK lacked required legal disclosures under the Representation of the People Act 1983. Justice Butcher determined that Goodwin and his election agent Adam Rawlinson took appropriate corrective steps and should not face sanctions for the breach.
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