Absent vote bill 'sets a worrying precedent'

WESTMINSTER bill on postal and proxy voting sets an incredibly worrying constitutional precedent for Wales, Plaid Cymru’s former leader warned.

- CHRIS HAINES ICNN Senedd reporter

Adam Price, the party's shadow justice minister, expressed concerns about the UK absent voting bill which seeks to align rules for Senedd, council and Westminster elections.

Under the bill, an online system to apply for postal or proxy votes for UK elections would be extended to devolved elections for which a separate paper form is currently required.

But Mr Price warned of the constitutional implications as the Senedd considered whether to signify its consent for the bill during a debate on September 16.