Welsh Government to block voter ID bill

13 September 2021

The Welsh Government has taken the rare step of refusing to recommend consent for the UK Elections Bill.

Currently making its way through Westminster, the controversial new law would require voters to show ID before being allowed to vote at polling stations in future elections.

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