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Yesterday

Man 'bit humiliated' after being turned away from Sefton polling station Liverpool Echo 17:48 Fri, 08 May

Thursday

Do I need ID to vote in the elections in Scotland, Wales or England? The Independent 12:54 Thu, 07 May

What you need to remember if you are voting on May 7 Sunderland Echo 12:19 Thu, 07 May

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Scottish Election 2026: Do I need my ID to vote? Should I take my polling card? What you need to vote in Scotland The Scotsman 11:07 Thu, 07 May

Polls are now open in Halton Council elections Runcorn & Widnes World, Cheshire 09:40 Thu, 07 May

POLLING STATIONS ARE OPEN across the area for today’s elections. Tameside Correspondent 07:50 Thu, 07 May

Preston elections: how to vote, all the candidates and voter ID info Lancashire Evening Post 07:05 Thu, 07 May

Chorley elections: how to vote, all the candidates and voter ID info Lancashire Evening Post 07:05 Thu, 07 May

Coventry Local Elections 2026: Full list of accepted photo ID for voting Coventry Live 04:17 Thu, 07 May

Wednesday

Labour's diluted ID plans could see 'widespread abuse' in voting MailOnline 23:32 Wed, 06 May

Do I have to take ID to vote in the election Wales Online 21:19 Wed, 06 May

Electoral Commission accused of spreading Scottish election 'misinformation' The National, Scotland 20:18 Wed, 06 May

Photo ID reminder ahead of Sandwell local elections Halesowen News 19:51 Wed, 06 May

Remember photo ID when heading to the polls in Solihull Solihull Observer 18:53 Wed, 06 May

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‘Don’t risk being turned away’ – warning over photo ID at polls The Northern Echo 12:20 Wed, 06 May

Birmingham voters heading to the polls tomorrow urged not to forgot this one thing Birmingham Live 11:31 Wed, 06 May

Don't forget your ID! Every Plymouth polling station listed Plymouth Live 08:52 Wed, 06 May

Oxfordshire voters reminded to bring a valid ID to the polling station This is Oxfordshire 05:09 Wed, 06 May

Polling Day on Thursday 7 May - don't forget your photo ID Cambridge City Council (Press Release) 01:00 Wed, 06 May

Tuesday

Council issues apology after incorrect Scottish election claim sparks 'confusion' The National, Scotland 17:18 Tue, 05 May

Council apology after envelopes say photo ID needed for election BBC 15:38 Tue, 05 May

No need to produce ID for Thursday vote Midlothian View 13:01 Tue, 05 May

Council apologies after claiming photo ID needed to vote in Holyrood election Daily Record 11:41 Tue, 05 May

Monday

Voter ID rules for local elections 2026 and what to do if you don't have any Manchester Evening News 08:52 Mon, 04 May

Sunday

Photo ID reminder ahead of local elections Barnsley Chronicle 06:08 Sun, 03 May

In the last month

Sandwell Local Elections - Remember to bring your photo ID and vote for three on Thursday 7 May Sandwell Council (Press Release) 14:23 Fri, 01 May

X Marks the Spot - Guidance for Election Day South Tyneside Council (Press Release) 11:39 Fri, 01 May

Have your say on Thursday 7 May – and don’t forget to bring photo ID St Albans City and District Council (Press Release) 10:45 Thu, 30 Apr

Everything you need to know before Barnsley goes to the polls on May 7 We Are Barnsley 08:19 Wed, 29 Apr

Voting in person in elections in England on 7 May requires photo ID. #Elections #BBCNews BBC News - YouTube 00:07 Wed, 29 Apr

Last day to apply for Voter Authority Certificate ahead of local elections The Argus, Sussex 14:04 Tue, 28 Apr

Deadline looms to apply for free voter ID for council elections St Helens Star, Cheshire 14:02 Tue, 28 Apr

Remember to bring your photo ID to vote Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Press Release) 13:50 Tue, 28 Apr

This is the last day for people to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate SussexWorld 07:07 Tue, 28 Apr

Local Elections 2026: Deadline looms for voters requiring alternative photo ID Peterborough Telegraph 16:37 Mon, 27 Apr

Photo ID needed to cast vote at Solihull Council elections Solihull Observer 16:17 Mon, 27 Apr

Voters will need photo ID at upcoming local elections Witney Gazette 05:03 Mon, 27 Apr

The 2026 Midterms: Trump’s SAVE America Act is about saving himself not America LSE 14:21 Sat, 25 Apr

Voters reminded that ID will be required in upcoming elections This is Oxfordshire 05:08 Sat, 25 Apr

Get your VAC and vote – only days remain to apply for free ID Borough of Poole Council (Press Release) 15:16 Fri, 24 Apr

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About our Voter ID news…

Latest news on the requirement for photo ID for voters in the UK, introduced by the Elections Act 2022.

The Elections Act 2022, achieving Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, introduced the requirement for photo identification for in-person voting to UK elections for the first time.

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