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Minister denies 'passive' approach to voter registration

Local government minister Simon Hoare has denied the Government is taking a ‘passive role’ in voter registration.

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By Martin Ford | 14 December 2023

Local government minister Simon Hoare has denied the Government is taking a ‘passive role' in voter registration.

Appearing before the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, he was asked about the Welsh Government's proposals for automatic voter registration.

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