14. Legislative Consent Motion on the Elections Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:37 pm on 29 March 2022.

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Photo of Rhys ab Owen Rhys ab Owen Plaid Cymru 6:37, 29 March 2022

(Translated)

It's a Government that doesn't even listen to experts such as the Electoral Commission. But—and there is a 'but'—I'm very uncomfortable with the idea that we here in the Senedd are being asked to consent to such a Bill—a Bill that, through the expensive system of voter ID, will have the potential to exclude millions of the most disadvantaged people across the UK from casting their vote. I'm very uncomfortable that this Senedd, which has taken such pride in extending voting rights in Wales, is being asked to consent to a Bill that will undermine the independence of the Electoral Commission.