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Watchdog rules out all-postal ballot for May's elections, MPs told


Watchdog rules out all-postal ballot for May’s elections, MPs told
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Proposals for an all-postal ballot for May’s elections have been ruled out.
MPs heard the Electoral Commission believes there would be “significant practical challenges” facing such a system and it would not be able to collect information for key security checks in the time available.
The UK Government believes the elections in England, which include local and mayoral contests, should go ahead although it is keeping the situation under review due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In-person voting and postal voting are currently options for those willing to take part.

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All-postal ballot for May ruled out by watchdog


All-postal ballot for May ruled out by watchdog
“Whether the elections continue in May is a matter for the UK Government and the governments in the devolved administrations.”
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Proposals for an all-postal ballot for May’s elections have been ruled out.
MPs heard the Electoral Commission believes there would be “significant practical challenges” facing such a system and it would not be able to collect information for key security checks in the time available.

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