LamplarkDec 28, 2022
Register to vote: The British government has now made it harder to vote. So make sure you have the papers you need to access the polling station. ➜ https://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/voter-id-that-you-can-use-in-uk-elections-and-how-to-get-it/
#NoVoteNoVoice #RegisterToVote #UK
Voter ID that you can use in UK elections – and how to get it

For 2023’s local elections, all voters will need to bring a form of photographic identification to vote.The government has now confirmed in secondary legislation which photo IDs will

Show threadDumbledopeDec 29, 2022

@lamplark
The strange thing is that as far as I can tell you don't need ID to apply for or use a postal vote.
Please let me know if I'm wrong because I left the UK a while ago but hopefully will get one more general election before my 15 years of eligibility expire.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-postal-vote

Apply for a postal vote (paper forms)

Use this form to apply to vote by post. You'll need to send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

GOV.UK
Show threadTim Ward ⭐🇪🇺🔶 #FBPE
@dumbledope @lamplark We have applied for postal votes and we weren't asked for ID. We haven't yet had the letters back confirming the postal votes. (It shouldn't make any difference that the election staff at the council quite possibly still know exactly who I am.)
Jan 1, 2023 at 9:59amWeb
Show threadDumbledopeJan 1, 2023
@TimWardCam @lamplark
Thanks!
Good to know.