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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Lynch

Rees-Mogg’s ‘gerrymandering’ remarks need further investigation, ministers told

PA Wire

A Conservative former minister’s suggestion that introducing voter ID was an attempt at “gerrymandering” should face further investigation, ministers have heard.

Former Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg appeared to describe the introduction of voter ID as an attempt at influencing the franchise that backfired against the Conservatives at the recent local elections.

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