Macleods canvassers have been breaking electoral rules.
It is illegal for electioneering to take place on public transport. On no less than six separate occasions Macleod's team have been electioneering in station property in Brentford. Commuters appear to have been harassed on an almost daily basis at peak times last week. I called SWT customer services, who very kindly called me back, and they confirmed a few facts and told me something i didn't know. It is actually illegal to use public transport property to promote political parties, it is also highly likely to be breaking Purdah rules during an election campaign as it means that SWT can be accused of electoral bias by allowing canvassers on their property. They confirmed that Macleods team had no right to be on station property and they would be making sure it stopped immediately. They told me to call them should I see the do so again. I've had to twice. A further call to the electoral commission and it seems that canvassing is strictly against elctoral rules on public transport and stations. It turns out I am not the only one to complain to the Electoral Commission and that Macleods team have resulted on them seeking answers from the Tories about their activities.It seems Macleods team have been doing this at other stations in the constituency and I would like to know does she have any respect for the rules and laws that apply to her or is her election worth this?This woman needs to answer some serious questions tomorrow night and I hope you all cross-examine her.
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