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Photo ID will be required at polling stations for the first time in a British general election on July 4. This follows a report led by Lord Eric Pickles in 2016 highlighting risks of “significant abuse” under the previous system, with voters only required to confirm their name and address verbally.
Voters in England, Scotland, and Wales must now present photo identification, such as a passport or driving license, to vote. If voters lack these documents, a range of government-approved travel passes and voter authority certificates are also acceptable.
