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Electoral Commission Committee
17 June 2021
Lead MP
Marco Longhi
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Democracy & Elections
Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Marco Longhi raised concerns about electoral commission committee in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Asked about recent discussions the Commission has had with the Government on the introduction of voter ID, highlighting concerns and seeking clarity on whether Labour's stance is accurate.
Responded that the commission has regular discussions with the Cabinet Office at both official and ministerial level. The commission recommended that any ID requirement should deliver clear improvements to current security levels, ensure accessibility for all voters, and be realistically deliverable.
Inquired whether Labour colleagues' suggestion that voter ID is racist or discriminatory is accurate, noting that most industrialised nations use it.
Stated that the Electoral Commission believes there is a perception of potential fraud and is seeking to address this in its advice to Government.
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