'Some very online people have got themselves a bit worked up'
A Conservative candidate who was slammed over 'misleading' campaign material has been cleared by police. Officers received a slew of complaints over graphics published online by Robert Largan at the weekend.
Derbyshire Police stated on Saturday night that it was reviewing complaints made about the campaign material, but it an update the force has confirmed it will take no further action. Mr Largan, who grew up in Whitefield and previously contested the Bury South seat, has now broken his silence on the matter - condemning those who have labelled him 'a criminal' in recent days.He said: "Over a slow news weekend, some very online people have got themselves a bit worked up.
"I've no problem with people disagreeing with my politics. However, it gets very serious when people waste police time with spurious complaints and publish false statements that I'm a criminal who has broken election law. Not only is that highly defamatory, but it also risks breaching S106 of the Representation of the People Act 1983.
Crucially, both the Labour for Largan and Reform for Robert graphics included the 'imprint' which is required under election law. This stated that the material had been produced on behalf of High Peak Conservatives.
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