Simon Baynes

Former Conservative MP for Clwyd South

Voter Identification

There have been votes in Parliament on introducing a requirement for photographic identification to vote at polling stations.

Simon Baynes consistently voted for photographic voter identification at polling stations

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Major votes

  • On 17 Jan 2022: Simon Baynes voted t to require voters in UK Parliamentary elections to produce photo-identification when voting at polling stations. Show vote
  • On 17 Jan 2022: Simon Baynes voted to require the production of identification to vote at a polling station in Parliamentary elections, to seek to prevent the corrupt use of postal votes and to allow British Citizens living overseas to vote, even if they have been out of the country for more than fifteen years. Show vote
  • On 7 Sep 2021: Simon Baynes voted to require the production of identification to vote at a polling station in Parliamentary elections, to seek to prevent the corrupt use of postal votes and to allow British Citizens living overseas to vote, even if they have been out of the country for more than fifteen years. Show vote
  • On 7 Sep 2021: Simon Baynes voted to require the production of identification to vote at a polling station in Parliamentary elections, to seek to prevent the corrupt use of postal votes and to allow British Citizens living overseas to vote, even if they have been out of the country for more than fifteen years. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 27 Apr 2022: Simon Baynes voted not to add a list of additional documents, including some not carrying a photograph, to those considered to provide the proof of identity required to vote in-person in a UK Parliamentary election. Show vote
  • On 19 May 2021: Simon Baynes voted voted in favour of requiring ID from voters in elections, for measures intended to deter illegal entry into the UK, in favour of legislation to tackle violence, including against women and girls, and for action to support victims and improve internet safety. Show vote

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