Police probe into claims Tories offering Brexit Party candidates incentives to pull out of election race

Nigel Farage has said the system is"corrupt and broken". Image: Danny Lawson/PA Images Nigel Farage has said the system is"corrupt and broken". Image: Danny Lawson/PA Images THE METROPOLITAN POLICE is assessing two allegations of electoral fraud after claims the Tories offered peerages – titles which would in effect give them seats on the House of Lords – to senior Brexit Party figures to persuade them to stand down in the general election.

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Even Boris Johnson’s Chief Strategic Adviser Sir Edward Lister is calling our candidates and offering them jobs if they withdraw. The system is corrupt and broken. #ChangePoliticsForGoodIn his letter, Lord Falconer cites the law which refers to “bribery” and “corruptly”, inducing or procuring someone to withdraw from being a candidate at an election.

Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib, when asked if the Tory Party’s denials were a lie, told Sophy Ridge on Sky: “Well I’m saying they’re being economical with the truth for sure. Absolutely. It has been going on. Without a shadow of a doubt.” The row came amid growing pressure on Mr Farage in the run-up to the close of nominations on Thursday to stand down Brexit Party candidates in all but a few dozen constituencies to avoid splitting the pro-Leave vote.

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