Police are investigating claims related to an alleged “fake candidate” plot connected to Atta Ul-Rasool, a figure described by one former Labour campaigner as a protégé of Angela Rayner. The allegations centre on the suggestion that nominations of so-called fake candidates were used to split the vote against Ul-Rasool. One account reported by a former Labour campaigner says the matter was discussed in Rayner’s kitchen while she was at home, but no official findings have been reported in the available coverage. The same report states that officers are examining the claims as part of their investigation. The reports do not provide details such as when the alleged discussion took place, who was present beyond the claimant, or whether any evidence or charges have been brought. The inquiry is ongoing, and the allegations remain unproven. The coverage frames the issue as part of police consideration into potential election-related misconduct.