The Rutherglen and Hamilton by-election which is due to be held tomorrow (Thursday, October 5) will be the first test of the new law which aimed to stamp down on alleged voter fraud.
Voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton risk being turned away from the polls tomorrow under new voting ID rules which are set to go into force for the first time in Scotland.
Rutherglen and Hamilton by-election which is due to be held on Thursday, October 5, will be the first test of the new law which aimed to stamp down on alleged voter fraud.READ MORE: Schoolgirl, 15, 'raped' in terrifying Paisley attack at local park Katy Loudon, the SNP candidate in Rutherglen, and Labour's Michael Shanks have both urged voters to ensure they are up to speed with the requirements.
Shanks said: "After waiting for so long, the people of Rutherglen and Hamilton West finally have a chance to make their voices heard. The people of Rutherglen and Hamilton West cannot fall for the Tories’ anti-democratic voter ID laws.
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