Military vote system criticised
A Wiltshire-based military charity says soldiers are being denied their right to vote in the next general election because of the electoral system.
The Army Families Federation (AFF) says for people in conflict zones it is virtually impossible for ballot papers to get to them and then be sent back.
It says the proxy vote scheme does not work well with no guarantee of the person voting for the chosen candidate.
Swindon North MP Michael Wills says he will look into the issue.
He is due to chair a meeting of 40 MPs to see what can be done to improve the electoral system for serving soldiers.
And, don't forget serving prisoners denied the vote...
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Now that's interesting - which way would soldiers vote as a rule?
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