tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606798.post748956246493565179..comments2024-03-28T22:32:50.562+00:00Comments on Liberal England: Election will go ahead in Hampstead and Kilburn despite death of former Eurovision entrantJonathan Calderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00730157683743989696noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606798.post-54487369925092668152015-04-14T10:55:42.278+01:002015-04-14T10:55:42.278+01:00I'm puzzled because the guidance linked to in ...I'm puzzled because the guidance linked to in the post (issued by the Electoral Commission) doesn't seem to be in accord with the relevant legislation (Rep of the People Act 1983 Sched 1 Rule 60) which says that the election must be delayed (countermaned) if ANY candidate dies.<br />Though I would agree that in the circumstances it would be sensible not to countermand.Marlowenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606798.post-80560933388245056972015-04-14T07:05:49.016+01:002015-04-14T07:05:49.016+01:00Why does the death of an independent not trigger a...Why does the death of an independent not trigger a delay? Is it because unlike with a party there won't be anyone trying to find a replacement for him?<br />Mark Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744387583593537268noreply@blogger.com