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Elections: Proof of Identity

Asked by Luke AkehurstLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 January 2025UIN 25419

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to remove the requirement to present voter ID at polling stations.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

As our manifesto made clear, the government will address the inconsistencies in the voter identification policy so that all legitimate electors have the opportunity to vote. We are continuing to assess and review the policy and if any further changes are found to be necessary or appropriate, we will bring forward proposals for them in due course.

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