Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 25419

Elections: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 21 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025

Question

Luke Akehurst

LabourNorth Durham

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to remove the requirement to present voter ID at polling stations.

Answer

Rushanara Ali
As our manifesto made clear, the government will address the inconsistencies in the voter identification policy so that all legitimate electors have the opportunity to vote. We are continuing to assess and review the policy and if any further changes are ...

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