Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 1160
General Election 2024: Proof of Identity
Tabled: 22 July 2024
Answered: 30 July 2024
Question
Ms Julie Minns
Labour — Carlisle
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, is she will make an estimate of the number of veterans who were turned away from polling stations after attempting to use their veteran's card as photo ID on 4 July 2024.
Answer
Alex NorrisAs our manifesto made clear, the Government will address the inconsistencies in voter identification that prevent legitimate electors from voting, specifically including veterans of HM Armed Forces. We are considering what changes to make in order to achi...
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