People wishing to cast their ballots in UK elections are now required to show a form of photographic ID. It was introduced for the first time in <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/05/05/local-election-results-2023-live-updates-uk-councils-latest/">May's local elections</a>.&nbsp;

The new requirements draw on the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/03/09/almost-17-million-could-ineligible-vote-new-laws/">recommendations of a 2016 report by Sir Eric Pickles</a>, the former communities secretary, which warned there was a risk of “significant abuse” of the electoral system if people could vote under false pretences with little risk of detection.&nbsp;

Here, The Telegraph details everything you need to know about the new rules.&nbsp;

Photo ID is now required to vote in UK elections - here is a list of the acceptable forms and how to apply for free voter card{ai:summary}<p>The Brits are now being made to show a picture ID before they can vote in elections. This is something they've just started doing in their local elections this May. Apparently, the idea for this comes from a report by Sir Eric Pickles in 2016. He was the ex-secretary of communities and warned that there was a chance of people voting under a phony name and getting right away with it. So, to make sure nothing goes wrong, they are now making everyone show their pretty faces at the polling station.</p>

The photo ID you need to vote in UK elections

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