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How do election pacts work?
Election pacts happen when friendly political parties agree not to stand against each other. By clearing the path, they avoid splitting the vote among supporters with similar views. Rupert Lowe wants this sort of arrangement with Reform UK so right wing voters do not divide their strength and Labour can be beaten at the ballot box.
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