If you are going to obtain a fraudulent postal vote by personation, it might be wise not to select John Humphrys of Radio 4's 'Today' programme as your victim. John vented his wrath yesterday on Sam Younger, head of the Electoral Commission, saying: "For the first time in my life I was denied a vote yesterday. I was unable to vote because somebody has apparently allegedly applied for a postal ballot on my behalf. My vote was stolen!" Humphrys later admitted that he had been sent an envelope with "Electoral Services" written on it but had not opened it. As he was registered for postal voting, when he tried to vote in person his name had been crossed off the register.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
John Humphrys Vents Fury At "Stolen" Vote
If you are going to obtain a fraudulent postal vote by personation, it might be wise not to select John Humphrys of Radio 4's 'Today' programme as your victim. John vented his wrath yesterday on Sam Younger, head of the Electoral Commission, saying: "For the first time in my life I was denied a vote yesterday. I was unable to vote because somebody has apparently allegedly applied for a postal ballot on my behalf. My vote was stolen!" Humphrys later admitted that he had been sent an envelope with "Electoral Services" written on it but had not opened it. As he was registered for postal voting, when he tried to vote in person his name had been crossed off the register.
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