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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Judith Duffy

Charities’ fears over threats to democracy from Westminster bills

Michael Gove will become the minister responsible for setting the strategy of the Electoral Commission

CONTROVERSIAL new legislation on elections is one of the “most flagrant steps” the Tory government has taken to “change the rules to suit themselves”, campaigners have warned.

The Elections Bill was passed last week despite major concerns over the impact of new measures, such as the introduction of photo ID for voters.

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