Just received a tweet from the local police saying they were visiting all the Polling Stations.
When I queried their response was that it was a national obligation.
Seems to me that there is no need for this at times when police time is valuable.
Anyone know whether it is a requirement or not ? My own thought would be that they should be available if there is an incident which requires police involvement -no different to any other similar sin elsewhere.
Are party activists allowed to stand outside the Polling Station and harangue people entering? My daughter lives in Scotland, as she was approaching the building there were a number of people with rosettes and leaflets, she said Good morning to them and got a mouthful from the SNP representative. Is this legal?
Probably insufficient Plods on the beat to spare for door duty.
I don't think party activists are likely to have any different rules for the general public. One may talk to you, but it is impolite to give a "mouthful".