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Elections: Proof of Identity

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 September 2025UIN 70584

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government’s Elections Strategy, published on 17 July 2025, whether prepaid cards will be permitted as voter identification.

Answered by Alex Norris

Prepaid cards will be accepted as voter ID if they are issued by a UK bank and display the elector’s name.We will be bringing forward the relevant legislation when Parliamentary time allows.

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