"Writing-in" Oona King's name would simply spoil the ballot paper
An official response:Writing in a candidate's name is not allowed in UK elections as in America. You must choose from the list of candidates on the paper; you cannot write in another person. This would indeed spoil the ballot paper. The most likely reason for rejection would be uncertainty.
This is a major blow to the "Oona King" for London Mayor campaign. The only way in which this can proceed is now for her to stand as an official candidate. The details are here - she has until the 28th of this month.
Labels: London Mayor