Written questions

Elections: Proof of Identity

Commons · Question 25419 · Tabled 21 Jan 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 29 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

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

Answered by Rushanara Ali, 29 Jan 2025

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 ...