The UK Government says it wants to ‘protect the integrity of the electoral process’ (David Cheskin/PA)
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The SNP and Scottish Greens have hit out at plans for voter identification contained in the Queen’s Speech, while the Scottish Secretary says it “delivers for Scotland”.
Proposals in the UK Government’s legislative programme would require voters to have photo identification in Westminster elections.
Of the 33 Bills set out in the Queen’s Speech, 30 will apply fully or in part to Scotland.
- A Counter-State Threats Bill aims to give the security services and law enforcement agencies more tools to tackle hostile activity by foreign states and foreign actors. Security is also the target of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill, which promises to protect the UK networks;
- The Dormant Assets Bill will provide around an additional £880 million for social and environmental initiatives across the UK;
- Freeports also stem from the National Insurance Contributions Bill, with discussions ongoing to make the “benefits” UK wide;
- The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill aims to extend 5G coverage, while the Professional Qualifications Bill promises to help employers find workers across the UK when facing shortages;
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