coronavirus contingency plans which could see next year’s crunch Holyrood election cancelled.The vote is due to be held on May 6 but there are fears the pandemic will make safe campaigning and operation of polling stations impossible and force a postponement.The Sunday Mail has learned talks are under way between ministers, the Electoral Commission and political parties over possible alternative arrangements, including pushing the date back until October if necessary.An option of holding a 100 per cent postal vote is also understood to be under consideration.A Scottish Government spokesman said: “We expect the election to go ahead as scheduled but we are working with the Electoral Management Board, the Electoral Commission, Scottish.