Million of older voters could be denied ballots under plans to force them to show photo identification before crossing a box in elections, Labour warned tonight. But, under the Government’s upcoming Elections Bill, a voter ID system will require electors to show photographic ID so they can cast a ballot in the next general election, due in May 2024. Age UK charity director Caroline Abrahams said: “We know that older people often face barriers when they are asked to prove their identity. (Image: bbc.co.uk) (Image: Ian Forsyth)“The Conservative Government’s Voter ID plans will undoubtedly make it harder for people to vote. Constitution Minister Chloe Smith said: "Photo identification has been required in Northern Ireland since 2003, when introduced by the last Labour Government.

Source: Daily Mirror March 07, 2021 21:30 UTC