Hi Trevor<br><br>dont know heer to find the law on this but we've always been told its Council officers who have purdah [6 weeks before the election?] - councillors keep on talking and it's up to the broadcaster to ensure balance. After all, what politician doesnt want publicity?<br>
<br>bests<br><br>Phil<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 27 February 2011 22:40, Trevor Lockwood <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lockwood@btinternet.com">lockwood@btinternet.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font: inherit;" valign="top"><br>I've just been told by a local councillor that they are advised they must go into 'purdah' for some time before the coming elections, and not talk to the media.<br>
<br>We plan to interview every candidate - as we did for the Parliamentary elections.<br><br>Anyone know where I can find the law?<br><font color="#888888"><br>Trevor</font></td></tr></tbody></table><br>_______________________________________________<br>
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