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Voter ID rules should be much clearer?

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BobbyBiscuits · 23/05/2024 23:14

I've just found out that people can use an expired UK passport as ID to vote. As long as they still resemble the image in the photo.

I really think this info has been hidden by the government and wanted to urge everyone to check if they can now vote.
My friends and family members thought they would not be able to as they have no current valid photo ID.
Go through this checklist/ form to see if you have the right ID.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate&ved=2ahUKEwiJ0eun5aSGAxURVkEAHVIKBuMQFnoECCEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37oKocFI2SMcma2O5dzdAz

Hope the link works?
Let's all vote!

https://www.google.com/url?opi=89978449&rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fapply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate&usg=AOvVaw37oKocFI2SMcma2O5dzdAz&ved=2ahUKEwiJ0eun5aSGAxURVkEAHVIKBuMQFnoECCEQAQ

OP posts:
pigsDOfly · 24/05/2024 14:27

Why would someone buy a passport if they can't even afford a bus fare?

No one needs to buy a passport. It's perfectly simple, and a lot cheaper, to buy a citizen card.

Although, having said that, it's bloody ridiculous, and unfair, for someone to have to buy an id card so that they can exercise their right to vote.

I also imagine that a lot of people are not aware that there is such a thing as a citizen card so will just assume they can't vote without a passport of driving licence.

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Pepsiisbetterthancoke · 24/05/2024 14:26

You can get a postal vote without ID and as pp said you can apply for free ID

So they don’t need to go and pay for a passport

BigGapMum · 24/05/2024 14:25

It's hardly hidden when they produce posters with this information. There's been one displayed in our local library for ages.

RitzyMcFee · 24/05/2024 14:24

Whilst I think they shouldn't have photo I'd at all...I don't feel like they are hiding the rules. If anything they are banging on about them.

I've had a leaflet and also the whole of the back of the polling card for that last local election was about ID.

Bignanna · 24/05/2024 14:23

BobbyBiscuits · 23/05/2024 23:14

I've just found out that people can use an expired UK passport as ID to vote. As long as they still resemble the image in the photo.

I really think this info has been hidden by the government and wanted to urge everyone to check if they can now vote.
My friends and family members thought they would not be able to as they have no current valid photo ID.
Go through this checklist/ form to see if you have the right ID.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate&ved=2ahUKEwiJ0eun5aSGAxURVkEAHVIKBuMQFnoECCEQAQ&usg=AOvVaw37oKocFI2SMcma2O5dzdAz

Hope the link works?
Let's all vote!

There are so many well publicised methods of showing ID, everyone should be able to vote!

WonderfulUsername · 24/05/2024 14:21

BobbyBiscuits · 24/05/2024 14:13

@CarpyDiem fully agree. The policy is bullshit. Basically trying to stop poor people from voting.
Why would someone buy a passport when they can't even afford a bus fare?
I think they kept it quiet about expired passports though. Thought I'd better let others know in case it applies.

Why would they buy a passport anyway when they can get free photo ID to vote with? Confused

There was a thread on here the other day that made poor people look thick, and unable to check these things for themselves.

Very insulting.

TwattyMcFuckFace · 24/05/2024 14:18

'Hidden' by the Government?

Well they didn't hide it very well, what with it being right there on their website...

The photo on your ID must look like you. You can still use your ID even if it has expired.

Original poster
BobbyBiscuits · 24/05/2024 14:13

@CarpyDiem fully agree. The policy is bullshit. Basically trying to stop poor people from voting.
Why would someone buy a passport when they can't even afford a bus fare?
I think they kept it quiet about expired passports though. Thought I'd better let others know in case it applies.

OP posts:
CarpyDiem · 24/05/2024 14:11

I think the rule should be scrapped.

Some people will be caught out, whatever is done to publicise it. Others will just plain forget on the day and not have time to go back.

And yet more will be nudged towards postal voting - a method which is wide open to abuse, fraud and household coercion.

Crap policy, risk of worsening fraud, and utter symbol of Tory incompetence