Police probe "alleged irregularities" in Morecambe & Lunesdale election campaign

Lizzi Collinge, MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale

Police are investigating a complaint about "alleged irregularities" in the campaign in Morecambe & Lunesdale leading up to the general election.

According to national newspapers The Telegraph, The Mail and The Daily Express, the complaint relates to a visit to the constituency on a 'battlebus' by Angela Rayner, now Deputy Prime Minister, during the run-up to the July 4 election, and a subsequent election expenses claim submitted by Lizzi Collinge, MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale.

A Labour Party spokesperson said this week: "All necessary declarations have been made in line with the rules, including with regards to the 'Change' battlebus."

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "We received a complaint in December about alleged irregularities in the campaign in the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency leading up to the parliamentary elections in July last year.

"We are in the process of assessing the information provided to confirm if any criminal offences have taken place."

Ms Collinge was elected as MP during the general election of July 4 2024, in which Labour won a landslide victory.

* UPDATE: In May 2025, a Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "Following a thorough and proportionate investigation, we are satisfied no criminal offences have been committed and no further action will be taken.

"All parties have been notified, and the matter is now closed."

 

More from Local News

On Air Now Beyond Drive 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Now Playing
Cheating John Newman Download
Recently Played
  • Family Matters Skye Newman 16:51
    Download
  • When Love Takes Over David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland 16:47
    Download
  • Let Your Love Flow Bellamy Brothers 16:40
    Download

Recently Played Songs

  • 4:54pm

    Cheating

    John Newman

    Download
  • 4:51pm

    Family Matters

    Skye Newman
  • 4:47pm

    When Love Takes Over

    David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland

    Download