Boris Johnson, who introduced voter ID law as PM, forgets photo ID at polling station
The requirement to provide photo ID was introduced by Johnson during his time in Downing Street.
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The requirement to provide photo ID was introduced by Johnson during his time in Downing Street.
Boris Johnson fell foul of legislation he introduced himself as UK prime minister – when he was reportedly turned away from a polling station after failing to take photographic identification.
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Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station while trying to vote in the United Kingdom’s local elections after forgetting to bring photo ID – a requirement he introduced while prime minister.
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