New voter ID rules could save some top Tories

Published date12 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
A mammoth poll conducted on behalf of campaign group Best for Britain found 16% of people did not know that they would need photo ID to vote in upcoming local and general elections, meaning around five million voters could be turned away from polling stations

The poll of 15,000 people suggested the Conservatives were on course for their worst ever defeat.

High-profile figures including the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and Liz Truss saw their majorities slashed to less than 5% in the projections, with Best for Britain claiming a lack of awareness about voter ID requirements could prove "decisive" for those MPs.

The campaign group said around 1.85 million people in marginal seats did not know about voter ID rules, including...

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