The UK government has reminded voters in England to check if they have the accepted photographic identification that will be required for next month’s local elections.
More than 8,000 council seats in England are up for grabs on May 4 across 230 local authorities, ranging from small rural areas to some of the largest towns and cities. Polls are also taking place to choose mayors in Bedford, Leicester, Mansfield, and Middlesbrough.
Under the Elections Bill passed in April 2022, those turning up at polling stations will need to show a valid photo ID before being given a voting slip.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities said that the vast majority of voters will already own an accepted form of identification, which includes passports, driving licences, and travel passes for older people….