Voter ID: 14,000 were denied vote in England local elections, watchdog finds
Voter ID: 14,000 were denied vote in England local elections, watchdog finds
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/23/at-least-14000-people-denied-vote-due-to-lack-of-voter-id-watchdog-finds
‘Concerning’ signs voters with disabilities and from particular ethnic background disproportionately affected
The process of applying for a Voter Authority Certificate online is quite straightforward . As long as you are registered to vote, you only need a recent photograph and your National Insurance number. You can apply online here, I appreciate that not everyone can set some time aside for this, but if you do try please share any obstacles or difficulties you encounter.
Thanks for this! Personally speaking I was fine as I had a passport, but I work in a sector where a lot of people are struggling and that loss of opportunity to just pop in without thinking can make a difference.
This is great advice though and would encourage anyone who hasn't sorted ID out to do so sooner rather than later.