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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ian Jones

Ministers accused of ‘failing in duties’ to make public aware of voter ID rules

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Ministers have been accused of “failing in their duties” to make the public aware of voter ID rules ahead of local elections, with critics warning the change may hinder young people from casting a ballot.

The new policy means people must not only be registered to vote but also take a form of photo identification when they head to their local polling station on May 4.

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