IN this week's video column, Lesley Riddoch describes how the UK Government's voter ID law will disproportionately affect the most marginalised in society - and Scots.
The Tory plans are touted as a solution to voter fraud at polling stations - for which just three people have been convicted in seven years.
The law is expected to cost around £120 million and it has been met with criticism by pro-democracy groups for disenfranchising poorer voters.
Lesley calls the idea out and urges National readers to sign a petition to stop the Tories from enacting this plan which will disproportionately affect marginalised groups.
Those who oppose the plans can sign a petition here: https://action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/35710/petition/1?locale=en-GB
You can watch Lesley Riddoch's video below:
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