“It’s distinctly possible that what’s happened here is that you have some people who are basically supporting the campaign as third party advertisers,” he said. “And I hope they are following the rules on third party advertising, because if they aren’t they are the ones that are going to be charged with offences under the elections act, not us.”
Daren Hancott, the mayoral candidate for the BFC, dismissed the rumours as people trying to make “something out of nothing.” He said policy 5.45 is not an election issue.
“Our candidates aren’t Parents’ Voice and we are a coalition of many independent people, and as far as I’m concerned it’s the past and we are moving forward,” he said, adding he could not comment on the letter because he hadn’t seen it. “My personal position (on policy 5.45)? That every kid has equal opportunity, should be protected and needs to reach their full potential and everybody is equal as far as I’m concerned.”