The Metropolitan Police are refusing to disclose information about further partygate penalty notices until after the local elections. I think this is a highly political decision and is thoroughly reprehensible. I think that in a democracy we should be entitled to as much relevant information about politicians as is available before being asked to vote. I wonder who made this decision, and who influenced it. Yes I know it's merely local elections, but let's not try to kid ourselves that the national picture doesn't heavily influence local voting.