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Elections: Proof of Identity

Asked by Paul HolmesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 June 2026UIN 6038

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether virtual bank cards will be accepted as identification to vote at a polling station.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

I refer the Hon. Member to the Representation of the People Bill 2026, which sets out that only physical bank cards will be accepted at the polling station.

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