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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

Public reminded to check they have valid form of ID to vote in local elections

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Ministers have reminded voters in England to check they have an accepted form of photographic identification if they plan to vote in person during next month’s local elections.

A much-criticised electoral rule change brought in by the Conservative UK Government means that those turning up at polling stations on May 4 will need to show a valid photo ID before being given a voting slip.

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