Warning new election ID rules may put off West Lothian voters
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dailyrecord.co.ukPlanning for the forthcoming General Election has been made "challenging" by new rules and uncertainty over the date, West Lothian councillors have heard.
Offials said staff were grappling with challenges created by the new demand for voters to provide ID before they make their mark.
New rules mean polling stations have to carry out more identity checks than simply checking addresses. It will mean it takes longer to cast a vote - and could even discourage people from working at poling stations.
And it was also highlighted that fears remain over the new rules leaving groups who already face challenges voting feeling further excluded, something reported at recent English council elections.
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