In the local elections next week, you’ll need a valid form of photo identification to vote.
Previously, you just needed to be registered to vote in order to participate in elections. However, the Government has now made it a requirement to also produce photo ID at the polling station before voting - and not doing so will stop you from accessing the ballot.
The proposals were put forward by the Conservative government to "protect the integrity of the ballot box" and combat electoral fraud. However, critics have argued that electoral fraud numbers were low anyway, with only six reported cases at the 2019 general election.
