Elections watchdog seeks to clarify Brexit vote spending rules for businesses

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By Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's electoral watchdog has issued fresh guidance for businesses on how to ensure they do not fall foul of campaign spending rules in the run-up to a June 23 referendum on membership of the European Union. Ahead of the start of the official campaign period on April 15, the Electoral Commission issued a 5-page factsheet on Monday, giving a range of examples to help organizations determine what kind of spending would fall under the rules. Business as usual activities are not usually aimed at voters and may not reach a value judgment on the two outcomes at the referendum," the guidance said.

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