
When we think of attacks on democracy, we think of dramatic moments like military coups, but the reality can be more boring, but just as dangerous — like voter suppression. Which is happening here in the UK.
The Government has changed how you can vote. If you were on the electoral register, you could turn up at your polling station. Now you must show a specific form of photo ID and if you don’t have it, you go home. No paperwork, no vote.