CENTRAL Scotland MSP Richard Leonard has urged the people of Monklands to sign up for a postal vote ahead of the Holyrood election in May.
Voters will head to the polls to elect new Members of the Scottish Parliament on May 6, however residents will have the chance to vote early if they apply for a postal vote before 5pm on April 6.
Mr Leonard, Scottish Labour’s candidate for the Airdrie & Shotts constituency, is concerned that Covid-19 could lead to a lower turnout and a reluctance to vote in person.
He is, therefore, encouraging voters to apply for a postal vote to ensure that they can cast their ballot in the election.
Mr Leonard said: “Despite the current restrictions the election is still due to take place on May 6.
“The next parliament will be critical in determining how we save jobs and businesses coming out of the pandemic, how we restore education to those who have missed out, and how we can equip our NHS and its heroic workforce with the huge pent up demands it will face.
“It’s a chance to invest in a better, more equal society and an economy run for the many not the few.”
