Electoral Commission

For the first general election since the new identification rules were announced, anyone who turns up to the polling station on July 4 will have to show their ID before they are allowed to cast their vote.

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A view of a polling station. For the first time, people from across the country will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Picture by James Hardisty

Voters in the UK need to show photo ID to vote

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Polling stations have rules in place to ensure voting goes smoothly (Picture: Shutterstock)

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People in Northampton urged to register ahead of EU referendum vote
With the EU referendum fast approaching, Northampton Borough Council is urging residents to register to vote by the deadline of June 7, and to check the Electoral Commission's voting guide for advice on how to take part.
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