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Holyrood election in May would be 'significant public health issue', says trade union
Unison outlined concerns about staff safety and “democratic legitimacy” due to the pandemic. Legislation was passed recently which would allow the Scottish Parliament election to be delayed.However, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said at this stage she sees "no reason" for why the poll cannot go ahead.An increase in postal voting is expected as people vote in ways that do not involve leaving the house to attend a polling station.However, Johanna Baxter and Mark Ferguson, key figures on the local government side of Unison, have written to SNP Cabinet Secretary Aileen Campbell with concerns.In a letter, they wrote: “We believe there is a significant public health issue to consider.