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Voter ID: 14,000 were denied vote in England local elections, watchdog finds

‘Concerning’ signs voters with disabilities and from particular ethnic background disproportionately affected

The Guardian - UK

14,000 people denied vote at local elections by Tory voter ID crackdown

The first official analysis by the Electoral Commission found thousands of people were turned away from polling stations in England due to new Tory voter ID requirements which came into force last month

Daily Mirror

Around 14,000 did not vote due to photo ID requirement, says elections watchdog

The Electoral Commission said ‘significantly more’ people likely stayed at home during May’s local elections in England due to the new policy.

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Voter ID data needed to reveal impact on election turnout, senior MP says

Levelling Up committee chairman Clive Betts called on ministers to learn from the voter ID rollout to prevent electors being disenfranchised.

The Independent UK

As the U.S. and democracies worldwide face threats, Britain shows how to fight back

With democracy under siege around the world, the U.K. offers a glimmer of hope. Despite attacks from former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Britain's institutions resisted.

WEKU

Tory MP lobbied for £10,000 donation from ‘Mongolian friend’ to be allowed

Daniel Kawczynski asked Electoral Commission to permit the funding after returning from a trip to Mongolia

The Guardian - UK

Tories raise £12m in three months thanks to boost from billionaire treasurer

Conservative donations far outstripped those to rival parties, but Labour has been promised £5 million before the next election.

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Donations to Tories dwarf other political parties, first records of 2023 reveal

NEW reports from the Electoral Commission have revealed the amount of donations each political party was given in the first three months of 2023 ...

The National (Scotland)

Electoral watchdog warns Humza Yousaf of five key deadlines over party finances

AN electoral watchdog has warned the First Minister of five “urgent” deadlines the party must meet to avoid further issues with party finances.

The National (Scotland)

Major Tory donor investigated over fraud and money laundering allegations

Indian rice tycoon Karan Chanana, who gave the Conservatives more than £220,000, is under scrutiny by India’s finance ministry

The Guardian - UK

Thousands turned away at polling stations in Greater Manchester due to voter ID rules

Most people returned with ID and voted, but hundreds did not

Manchester Evening News

Keir Starmer must repeal Tory voter ID crackdown if Labour elected, Sadiq Khan says

The Labour Mayor of London described the policy as a 'deliberate Conservative tactic to supress the vote' - after hundreds were turned away from polling stations

Daily Mirror

Jacob Rees-Mogg says Tories scored own goal as voter ID 'gerrymandering' hit elderly

Conservative ex-minister Jacob Rees-Mogg suggested the controversial new photo ID requirements had been introduced to swing the elections, but had backfired

Daily Mirror

Voter ID is ‘gerrymandering’ which backfired on Tories, says Rees-Mogg

Elderly Tory voters didn’t have ID for local elections, says ex-cabinet minister

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Rees-Mogg appears to call voter ID policy ‘gerrymandering’

Voters across England were for the first time required to show ID before casting their ballot at May’s local elections.

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Hundreds of North East voters turned away from polling stations because of photo ID law

There are fears that many more people could be denied a vote when the next general election is held

The Independent UK

Watchdog to examine voter ID ‘challenges’ that led to people being turned away

The Electoral Commission expects to publish its initial analysis in June.

Wales Online

Thousands who turned up were unable to vote because of new ID rule

'Today has been a dark day for British democracy'

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The Independent UK

Cabinet minister says voter ID ‘thoroughly good thing’ despite some people unable to vote

Chris Heaton-Harris insisted the “big problems” critics warned of did not materialise.

Manchester Evening News

First elections with voter ID 'well run' - but some stopped from voting, officials say

One Manchester councillor said voter ID should be scrapped

The Guardian - UK

Local elections 2023 live: Labour becomes largest party in local government – as it happened

Conservatives continue to suffer heavy defeats as Labour, Lib Dems and Greens make gains

The Independent UK

Voters turned away due to issues with new photo ID rule, Electoral Commission says

The new voter ID laws may have led to some people being turned away in local elections which are set to be tough for the Tories

The Guardian - UK

‘I was denied my right’: voter ID rules a barrier for some in England

Wrong documents and a requirement to remove masks leave some unable to vote in local elections

Manchester Evening News

Some voters aren't fussed about photo ID at polling stations

The country went to the polls today - but needed ID for the first time to cast a ballot

The Independent UK

Voter ID explained: What are the new rules at polling stations for upcoming local elections?

First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May

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