Lib Dems call for investigation into ‘purdah breach’ maths policy announcement

Lib Dems call for investigation into ‘purdah breach’ maths policy announcement

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he Liberal Democrats have called for an investigation after accusing the Prime Minister of flouting purdah rules by making a policy announcement in the run-up to local elections.

Christine Jardine MP said she is “deeply concerned” that the move breaches the Government’s own guidance on the pre-election period of sensitivity.