Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID

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The PA news agency understands Mr Johnson was told by polling station staff he would not be able to vote without proving his identity. Veterans minister Johnny Mercer apologised to those unable to use their veterans’ ID card to vote in the local elections on Thursday, vowing to “do all I can” to have it added to the list of valid identification.At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

The government is consulting on adding the card to the list of acceptable voter IDs, which already includes armed forces identity cards.

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