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Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 4 March 2026

Debate

Ballot Secrecy Act: Breaches

Contribution

My Lords, the Government have announced voting pilots, as we have heard, in a number of local authorities for the May 2026 local elections, which, apart from other things, will allow electors to vote at polling hubs up to seven days prior to actual polling day. How will the Government ensure that the security and the safety of the ballot box—which is so important to us all—will continue in these hubs? In particular, what about the chances of duplication of votes in that system?

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