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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Wingate

Voter ID could lead to ‘serious disruption’ at the next general election

PA Wire

There will be “serious disruption” to the next general election as voter identification is introduced nationally, overstretched election staff have warned.

Electoral administrators surveyed for a report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) raised concerns over rolling out the policy when faced with significant staff shortages, strained resources and complex electoral law.

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