Four examples of 2024 general election literature sent by the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties that mimic the appearance of local newspapers: The Hertsmere Herald (Conservative), West Dorset Courier (Liberal Democrat), Harpenden and Berkhamsted Gazette (Liberal Democrat) and Harborough, Oadby & Wigston Herald.

The Lib Dems defended the practice, arguing they are "an effective way of communicating".

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