Stiffer fines needed says polling watchdog after Ukip fined £3,500 for election breaches

Michael McHugh

FINES should be stiffened for political parties failing to properly declare election spending, a polling watchdog in Northern Ireland said.

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Michael McHugh, Press Association 10 Mar, 2017

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