Scotland: Non-voters back use of texting

Nearly half of those who failed to turn out at this year's Scottish Parliament elections might have voted if they could have used their mobile phone to text their choice, reports The Herald.

"Politicians were disappointed when only 49% voted in May, compared with 58% in 1999. With the European elections coming up next June it is feared the turnout could hit a record low, even below the 24.8% five years ago.

The report revealed 49% of non-voters would have used their mobile phone to vote".

emily | 11:51 AM | SMS and Politics |
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