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Harrow Labour Party issues statement after fake canvassers ask for ‘donations’

The Harrow Labour Party have issued a statement for anyone that might have come in contact with a door-to-door canvasser alleging to be from the party.

Harrow Labour have informed us that no door-to-door political campaigning is taking place at the moment.

They have warned anyone that comes into contact with ‘door-to-door canvassers that are asking for donations to contact the police.

Harrow Labour Party said: “We have received a report of an individual trying to collect money and hand out literature under the guise of a Labour party campaigner. We want to be clear that the Labour party is not engaging in door to door campaigns and that we never ask for funds on the doorstep.

“We condemn the actions of this individual and are alarmed that they are also trying to collect money. If approached please try to keep your distance and report this individual for breaking lockdown guidelines.

“If approached by someone who says they are a campaigner whilst we are still in lock down then know they are not from the Labour party and please report the incident to the police and the council enforcement team as this is a breach of lockdown regulations.

“We are still committed to keeping you informed and will using phoning, mail and social media to campaign but will not engage in face to face campaigning until it is safe to do so.”