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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring photo ID

Boris Johnson.
A source close to Johnson confirmed that he had forgotten the photo ID but did later vote. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/PA

Boris Johnson was turned away from his local polling station when trying to cast his vote in Thursday’s elections after forgetting to bring the required photo identity.

The former prime minister was initially told by polling station staff he would not be allowed to vote in the police and crime commissioner election in South Oxfordshire without proving his identity.

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