New survey reveals more Londoners affected by lack of photo ID than previously thought
Over 10% of potential voters lack photo ID in some areas of London
Controversial voter ID requirements introduced by the Tories will affect more people in London than previous polling has indicated, a new survey finds.
Latest analysis carried out by research organisation Survation found that 5% of registered voters in London lack a valid form of photo ID, with the figure rising up to 11% in the north-east London ward Becontree, where the highest number of voters lacked voter ID.
The data results, published at the end of April, showed more people in London are affected by the new Tory law than previous polling has indicated, according to Survation. As these figures reflect a percentage of those on the electoral register, rather than of all UK respondents.
New requirements make it compulsory to bring an approved form of identification when casting a vote at the polling station, affecting voters in the local elections today, Thursday 2 May. Polling by YouGov last September found that one-in-four London voters were unaware of the new requirements.
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