UK government adds Veterans' ID cards as valid voter ID following incidents of veterans being turned away.

The UK government has added Veterans' ID cards as valid voter identification following incidents where veterans were turned away from polling stations. This change is part of a broader review of the voter ID policy, which currently includes passports and driving licenses. The decision aims to ensure veterans can exercise their voting rights and is expected to impact about two million veterans ahead of the 2025 local elections.

October 14, 2024
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