What is family voting? Concerns raised during Gorton and Denton by-election

Ballot papers are tipped out of boxes during the vote count for the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, Britain (Picture: EPA)

Election officials have said they are concerned people were forcing family members to vote in a certain way during the Gorton and Denton by-election.

After polls closed on Thursday night, an election observer group warned it had witnessed family voting in 68% of polling stations observed.

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