British DPM hits out at \\\'arrogance\\\' of Lutfur
Saturday, 31 May 2014
British Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Nick Clegg has accused the controversial mayor of Tower Hamlets of ‘arrogance’ as he backed an investigation into the borough's chaotic election process. The Deputy Prime Minister launched an extraordinary attack on Lutfur Rahman amid allegations of voter intimidation at polling stations -- and said police should be called in if the claims are found to be true, reports London Evening Standard. Watchdog the Electoral Commission has confirmed an investigation into what happened after claims of ‘arguments, threats and chaos’ at the vote count, according to a news agency.