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Compulsory photo identification was required for the first time yesterday in order to cast ballots for local councillors. But the Electoral Commission has admitted some people were unable to vote.
'A badly missed opportunity'
Clive Betts has questioned the prospective accuracy of voter turnout data in correspondence with the electoral commission. Concerns lie over data on those turned away at polling stations who lack ID.
Clive Betts has questioned the prospective accuracy of voter turnout data in correspondence with the electoral commission. Concerns lie over data on those turned away at polling stations who lack ID.
The Electoral Commission said collecting data from greeters outside polling stations would be ‘inherently unreliable’.