Conservative Eshaq Khan has been ousted as a Slough councillor for his part in rigging votes, according to the Slough & Windsor Observer. The politician and his agents were found guilty of illegal and corrupt practices in Slough's May 2007 elections when Labour Councillor of 23-years, Lydia Simmons, lost her central seat by 120 votes. National media and residents looked on as the verdict was announced during an election petition hearing at Slough Town Hall. This seat will now be up along with the normal Central ward seat during the upcoming ballot on local election day – Thursday, May 1.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Councillor Ousted For Part In Election Fraud
Conservative Eshaq Khan has been ousted as a Slough councillor for his part in rigging votes, according to the Slough & Windsor Observer. The politician and his agents were found guilty of illegal and corrupt practices in Slough's May 2007 elections when Labour Councillor of 23-years, Lydia Simmons, lost her central seat by 120 votes. National media and residents looked on as the verdict was announced during an election petition hearing at Slough Town Hall. This seat will now be up along with the normal Central ward seat during the upcoming ballot on local election day – Thursday, May 1.
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