The Electoral Commission has said that Thursday’s local elections were “well run” despite some voters being turned away under the newly implemented voter ID rules.
Under the Elections Bill passed in April 2022, those turning up at polling stations are now required to show a valid photo ID before being given a voting slip.
An Electoral Commission spokesman said on Wednesday evening: “These were the first set of polls to take place since the voter ID requirement came into force.
“Our initial assessment is that overall, the elections were well run. Across the country, votes were cast throughout the day and in line with the law….