Voter ID rule change announced after some turned away from elections
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe government has announced a change to the rules on using ID at elections after some voters were tuned away from polling stations.
The list of acceptable forms of ID will be changed to include the Veterans' ID card, minister have announced. The new voting law was introduced by the previous Conservative government and has been tested at local elections and this summer’s general election.
Under the rules, voters have to present an acceptable form of ID to be able to cast their ballot. READ MORE: Keir Starmer gives 'tough' Budget warning but doesn't rule out some tax rises However, some veterans have found themselves unable to cast their vote because their ex-forces ID cards were not included in the list of acceptable forms of ID.
Acceptable forms of ID already include passports, driving licences, Proof of Age Standards Scheme (Pass) cards, Blue Badges and some concessionary travel cards.
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