Reports of alleged electoral fraud through impersonation more than doubled between 2014 and 2016, according to the Electoral Commission, but
other campaigners voiced concerns that the scheme would be a barrier to voting.
Notwithstanding the many qualities of Jon Cruddas and the excellent work carried out by
other MPs — for example Gisela Stuart and Stella Creasy — in being effective
voices for their members and communities and outstanding
campaigners, it is, after all, only MPs who currently have the opportunity to be elected to the shadow cabinet.