Will new UK voter ID rules make it harder to vote? - BBC News

[@RobizGaming2024]

They need to change the rules on non uk nationals on voting. The fact that a person like me has been living in the uk since the age of 4 (now 38), attended all the schools, pay taxes and have a family and still cannot vote, is a joke.

[@evilduck1000]

It makes sense. I was honestly baffled the first time I went to vote, and found that I didn't need photo ID. That being said, efforts need to be made to lower the cost of getting photo ID.

[@TheDangoNinja]

Voter ID is free.

[@evilduck1000]

@@TheDangoNinja Even better then.

[@justwallace]

It’s not free???????😂

[@HowNoNow]

If I, as a risk management professional in industry, proposed a solution so disproportionate to the risk faced as this, it would be laughed out before even reaching a memo.

[@Mark-kh1ny]

A: Convictions is a poor measure of how much of a problem it is. How do you know it’s not rife and people just aren’t getting caught? B: Being proactive instead of reactive is a much better approach. A risk, as I’m sure you’re aware, is the risk that something ‘might happen’, otherwise it would be an issue. So surly you’re not using number of convictions as a measure of probability?

[@MAGAted]

'absence of evidence isn't evidence of absence' (carl sagen) but you don't have to be a world renowned astronomer to understand that, just a bit of common sense will do ?

[@HowNoNow]

@@Mark-kh1ny I'm not talking about the absence of risk, I'm talking about the proportionality of risk response. There was nothing mentioned there to suggest a whole scale change in procedure plus potential disenfranchisement of voters is needed.

[@Hannodb1961]

Yeah. Sure. Because who would have any interest in rigging elections or cheating. Requiring photo ID for electiins is _common sense_ and if you, as a _risk manager_ of all things, thought it is disproportionate, I'd have you fired for gross incompetence. Good grief, hearing this makes me glad I live in South Africa. Our electoral system seems to be lightyears more advanced than that of the UK and US.

[@giglioflex]

So let's get this straight, there a 2 million people without eligible IDs and single digit voter fraud convictions. In no words does that scream for the need for voter ID. In addition, why do people have to register for these IDs? If the government is going to do a program like this, it better damn well make sure it's automatically issuing IDs to every eligible voter. There's no excuse not to other than for incumbent political parties to gain further influence over the election system.

[@Pou1gie1]

As a US citizen, this feels familiar

[@conconmc]

Trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist, voter fraud isn't an issue. A big issue is voter suppression and low voter turn out. Holding elections on weekdays (they should be on weekends), asking for ID etc will just reduce the amount of people involved in the democratic process which is worse for everyone.

[@johnheppell402]

Voter fraud is rampant in the UK.

[@michaeldent1684]

Sadiq khans a mayor of london, i don’t think thats legit

[@TheDangoNinja]

What suppression? Being asked to identify yourself for an election? Im 25, ive been voting since i was 18. I rarely miss a voting chance and the only one i did, was when i was in France during Brexit and i hadnt realised the two dates clashed and didnt do a postal vote. I have never been suppressed, polling station is always local and always available.

[@jimsim8736]

Doesn’t exist? How do you know that? The system is so open and flawed. I have a family member that gets details from other family members (of similar age) then goes to various voting booths and votes SNP with their details. If you don’t think having the most secure voting system possible is a must there’s something wrong with you. I’d go as far as to say you’re a disgruntled Labour supporter parroting decades of disproven lies about voter ID.

[@stigmontgomery7901]

What voter suppression. You've been listening to too many leftie sites.

[@TruthTeller977]

I just voted today. On top of the voter suppression by the back door with the photo ID requirement, the Tories have a number on the back of your voting slip tied to your name & address on their lists so your vote is NOT confidential. They say it's nationwide. I hope they get voted out.

[@daimsaeed]

How does that work??

[@vjab1108]

It is the Postal Votes that need looking in to.

[@rajooananth4719]

mostly rigged by schemers

[@melgrant7404]

If you don't need id to post a vote how do they know who posted it.

[@gdewyg]

Our authorities are quick to make decisions and slow to listen to people's grievances. Such selfishness

[@YorkshireSpud]

You'll find the people elected to "represent" us are actually just representing themselves

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@jakemorj5498]

ID should be necessary. People often use other people’s vote when they are away on holiday.

[@luminousfractal420]

Do The farmers listen to what the cows are talking about? Theyre eugenicists. They dont think you or i are relevant in any way other than being in their way.

[@luminousfractal420]

​@@jakemorj5498 oh dont start that maga shite here

[@geoffbirchall7552]

Couldn’t care less, won’t vote as all as corrupt as one another!

[@creamyj3888]

Only way tories can win.

[@andrewharrington6953]

That Keer Starmer. Get a new Labour leader with actual ideas and plans and they will win

[@bbcisaids6727]

Liebour have klaus schwab..globohomo

[@creamyj3888]

@Andrew Harrington I mean I don't disagree with you... unfortunately Labour is the lesser of two evils. I think its clear the tories need to go though.

[@harmony3138]

Tories gerrymandering!

[@Bungle-UK]

How? Anyone who has the right to vote can get access to the free ID scheme.

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@andrewharrington6953]

Labour voters too lazy to apply for the free voter ID

[@arcadealchemist]

Vote ID proving you are who you say you are. when this country has around 90 million people but only 66 are known about

[@realhawaii5o]

Wait... You didn't need to bring your ID previously? lol I can't imagine voting WITHOUT my ID.

[@juice6521]

You had to register to vote prior, and that was all you needed. It's worked fine for decades. Voter fraud in the West is basically non-existent because it's way too easy to get caught for very little payoff. FpTP makes it even more difficult to sway an election with such small scale discrepancies.

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

You need to be registered in advance and give your name and address when you vote and they match you against the list. It's a crime to impersonate someone so that deters people from trying it. A lot of people in the UK don't have any photo ID. 2 million out 62 million.

[@realhawaii5o]

@@adrianthoroughgood1191 But getting someone's name and address is really easy... It jus seems like it would be safer for everyone if the government issued IDs for every citizen.

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

@@realhawaii5o the previous government tried to introduce ID cards but the party that is now the government objected to that because people freaked out and thought the country would turn into na*i Germany with police checking people's ID all the time. Now that party is demanding we present ID to vote. It's all a bit silly. I would support introducing standardised ID cards as long as they are either free or cheap to the citizen. It would make a lot of things simpler if everyone had a card to prove who they were that would be accepted for everything. Our passports are very expensive at about £100 so people don't get one unless they actually travel abroad and people who do have one don't use it for other things in case they lost it.

[@Isclachau]

@@realhawaii5o Are you that stupid ?? Genuine question. Do you actually think the Government should issue ID cards. Damn some people are so thick.

[@Ephebo-ds9nq]

i dont drive and not likely to travel. i have autism. so im not voting . thanks for the prejudice

[@janetkamal1421]

It’s a gateway to everyone having ID.

[@jsbart96]

most people already have an ID you dunce

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

59M out of 62M already have ID. Whats your point.

[@janetkamal1421]

@@adrianthoroughgood1191 . 👈🏼 Right there. What’s your problem? You must have plenty of them when you feel the need to be so rude to someone you don’t even know. Thank you for your statistics though, I’ll probably sleep better tonight.!

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

@@janetkamal1421 I wasn't being rude. I just asked what your issue with people having ID was?

[@annalieff-saxby568]

​@@janetkamal1421 If you think that was "being rude" you must be extremely thin skinned.

[@paulsamson6039]

It doesn't matter to me I can't think of anyone worth voting for.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

In the Republic of Ireland, we have to bring photo ID when we vote in elections or referendums. I generally bring my passport when I head to the polling station. I still don’t see what the problem is here. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kiragoe]

Many don't have passports and they cost around over £80 to get which many cannot afford in the cost of living crisis right now.

[@BondJFK]

Nothing brits being brits, Always complaining No other problem

[@BigMrFirebird]

The problem is, we never used to have to produce ID. So why do we have to now? What's changed?

[@URBeingLiedTo]

​@@kiragoe Free photo ID can be applied for.

[@kiragoe]

@@URBeingLiedTo The deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 25 April for the 'Voter Authority Certificate.' 5 days to get the free voter ID to vote in the May ellections, most people have only just been told about it now on the news that you need ID and most won't hear about it until after the 25th.

[@BigMrFirebird]

This smacks of a similar tactic used by the Republican Party in the USA. q) Why do folks need ID to vote? a) To prevent voter fraud. q) Can you show the examples of voter fraud that has caused this to happen? a) Er, no. q) So what's this really about, then? a) "Papers please...." All about control, as usual.

[@RealOGfikey]

Exactly.

[@maalikserebryakov]

Boe Jiden won by electoral fraud

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@thomashong2938]

@@maalikserebryakov What about Vlad the Impaler in Moscow?

[@adrianosler1682]

It wont make it hard for me not interested

[@boris8787]

LOL - nobody votes in the honest town of Chillingbourne. ⛔⛔⛔

[@RichardMason-gj9ue]

I’m 36 never voted don’t really give a crap

[@jonnycola86]

I like you.

[@RichardMason-gj9ue]

Lol 😂 cheers

[@caramida9]

We have this in Romania. The difference is that it's a national ID card that's mandatory and issued to everyone 14+ . If voter ID is to be enforced, this should be the way to implement it, to prevent people who are younger or poorer from not being able to vote by not having the proper ID.

[@sadiexoxo275]

i’m 35 and I don’t know anyone without a provisional or actual drivers license or passport, if you can’t be bothered then your vote won’t count, you can dig out a passport for your summer holiday but not to vote? this is basic

[@daveoliver5838]

Labour councils are worried!

[@janetkamal1421]

Can I vote if I sing Happy Birthday twice and clap on the step?

[@georgenorris2657]

I´m afraid not.

[@andrewp149]

This video feels very pro the ID requirement. Very non impartial and poorly done from Ros.

[@The_Dan_of_Kent]

Before my polling card was sent through the post i was sent a letter informing me i would need id to vote. Everyone who wants to vote but has no form of suitable id has had plenty of time to get their act together

[@kiragoe]

Passports are over £80-£90 for those who don't have them alot of poorer people cannot afford to spend that much just to vote, especially in these times with the cost of living crisis. And many people don't drive. I know so many people who do not have a passport who can barely afford to pay for food and bills right now nethermind a buy a passport. Usually it's people who have never been abroad, I myself haven't been abroad outside the UK in over ten years.

[@j7ech402]

​@@kiragoe Rubbish

[@URBeingLiedTo]

​@@kiragoe Free photo ID can be applied for.

[@josh77577]

@@kiragoe In canada this is already the place to vote. Shouldnt u have photo ID on ur UK health card for example?

[@jordandavies7794]

bbc showing its biased again time after time 99% of young people have ID whats the issue ? im a young conservative no sillver spoon. most young people dont have free bus passes and thats your only critisism ? sounds like a hit piece. stop acting like babies grow up and get some documentation your an adult now mate. the labour party are jokers and are a default vote for any idiot wanting change.

[@johnheppell402]

A late but most sensible move. Next we must remove the opportunity for voter harvesting by stopping voting by post except in cases of Government Service overseas. It is essential that individuals get to vote without pressure from community leaders or family member bullying.

[@richard7645]

The more they talk the worse it gets

[@book2316]

No both side rig elections! Lower turnout favours the conservative party and mail ballots favour the labour party. It's a big game!

[@BigMrFirebird]

Since both parties attend the WEF conferences at Davos, I have to agree with you.

[@lewis571]

"Will new UK voter ID rules make it harder to vote" Stupidest title ever

[@janiekcarney5482]

Why haven’t ID been required decades ago. Give them free photo voter IDs.

[@asmith9140]

because its o ne stage nearer state control

[@realhawaii5o]

Why doesn't every citizen get a national ID? You can call it... National ID card....

[@mildlydispleased3221]

Blair tried to do this and it backfired. We shouldn't need ID to vote.

[@truenorthjess]

Canada is very different. In Canada everyone is issued a government ID in the form of a health card. There are also options for people without ID such as bank statements or prescription bottles. And as a last resort someone else who is registered can sign a legal declaration to vouch for your identity.

[@jimmyhackers8980]

the big brother company hard at work here

[@BigMrFirebird]

Exactly.

[@maalikserebryakov]

Cringe This is what happens when low IQ people read orwell. They think every government policy no matter how sensible is intended to put them into a pod and turn the country into a dystopia.

[@colinwishbone4437]

Not for those who are legitimate voters,

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

good way to get rid of postal fraud

[@BigMrFirebird]

Postal fraud been such a problem, then?

[@joedowning2428]

By suppressing younger people's ability to vote?

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@BigMrFirebirdyes it has cope and seethe illegals 🤭🤭🤭

[@joedowning2428]

@@maalikserebryakov given that it's my generations future, I'd say that my vote means more than a pensioners. But you do you, fascist

[@ducaroamer1261]

If voting mattered they wouldn’t let us do it!

[@markdickson3820]

This is a solution in search of a problem….that doesn’t exist. If there was statistically significant voter fraud, then I could get behind fair voter ID but it’s an obvious and transparent attempt to put up a speed bump for opposition voters. The types of ID accepted preferences oap’s yet again, they may have the time to complain but they are way over-represented in budget and every other decision in government and it’s got to a point of abuse now. Their senses have slowed down (as it will for us all) so everyone else must drive much slower to accommodate them, we’re going bankrupt because they have a triple lock that actual workers could only dream of, they get free public travel, discounted energy and countless other expensive things while the rest of the country can’t buy food due to high taxes and inflation costs. This voter Id nonsense is pandering to some old grumpy buggers and it has been seized upon by a government and twisted to serve its own purposes. I don’t trust labour after their disastrous time in power last time (devolution damn near ripping country apart, a ridiculous war, inadvertently setting Brexit in motion by not implementing a gradual right to move here like just about every other member did) but conservatives are showing zero ambition and using distasteful divide & conquer techniques straight out of America’s broken democracy. No, to this and no to both major parties, just no to all of it.

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

I'm a Labour member and I still agree with your criticisms. I was against all those things. Under fptp its either a tory led government or Labour led government and the latter is definitely better than the former. I support introducing some form of PR so people can vote for who they want without wasting their vote. Parties would have to fight for every vote and it keeps them on their toes.

[@languageswilkes3765]

As an adult, if you can’t even provide photo identification to vote then there’s something wrong with you.

[@Hannodb1961]

Seriously? I was amazed when I heard this is an issue in the US, and now its the UK too? Flip, get over yourselves. In South Africa, with the largest inequality in the world, we require a photo ID to vote. If the rural people in the Transkai can have a photo ID to vote with, then there is no damn reason why it discriminates against anyone in a first world country.

[@Dylanesque]

Discrimination, pure and simple.

[@jimdon5409]

Easier to monitor how you vote!

[@marcothorsen950]

Not voting anymore..

[@Sofus.]

The average age of BBC One and BBC Two viewers is over 60

[@vjab1108]

What both of them?

[@jaaksavat7916]

How hard is it for a computer to know when someone is old enough, or simply eligible to vote?

[@luminousfractal420]

Depends if its a tory computer. The app tracing shows theyre not capable. Real world. Yup you tap the databanks. 2 second job.

[@giglioflex]

Not that hard, facial recognition is everywhere nowadays. Requiring voter IDs, especially in this manner, is just a ploy to disadvantage certain groups. If they are gong to go through with the completely unnecessary step of requiring ID, the very least they could do is automatically mail an ID to all eligible voters.

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

​@@giglioflex how can they do that when they don't have photos of people on file? The whole point of this (assuming good faith) is so that people can't pretend to be someone else at the voting booth.

[@SamsungS-tf4jd]

If you are not motivated enough to get an ID to vote then you shouldnt be voting. Not everyone needs to vote.

[@geoffbirchall7552]

Could not think of anything more non productive than voting in a one party state!

[@maxasaurus3008]

You guys were allowed to vote without showing your ID?!?

[@public.public]

UK no i.d. because we aren't cattle. Get off your knees serf.

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

2 million people don't have id

[@asmith9140]

it won't make it harder to vote but itwill underline the come because those wh are determined to vote will comply but it does look like tories are running scared they want to keep power and shifting borders wont be enough this time

[@geraldthomas8948]

May the forth be with you.

[@stocko5448]

people who have something to hide are one`s complaining.

[@maalikserebryakov]

@@BigMrFirebirdWHAT ARE YOU HIDING?!! HMMMM

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@BigMrFirebird]

@@maalikserebryakov In your case, the Caps Off button.

[@andrewharrington6953]

People too lazt to get their free voter id are the ones complaining

[@Cabinetbog06]

Everyone should've been given a government ID card for free for this to have been implemented

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

You can get a free ID but you need to apply for it. They can't just post you one because how would they get your photo to put on it? They should have sent out leaflets to every house inviting people to apply. The voting card does tell you but most people probably don't read it.

[@TheDangoNinja]

@@adrianthoroughgood1191 OP assumes the government as your photo already

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

I applied on Monday evening. It took a few minutes. My ID arrived Thursday morning. Very fast and easy.

[@MalenkyGoblin]

Didn't Margret Thatcher support a poll tax and got thrown out for it? What's next, counting jelly beans in a jar?

[@apocalypticweasel9078]

Depends how you see it the abolishment of the poll tax gave the public a minor win but they instantly increased vat from 15% to 17.5% to pick up the shortfall and then invented council tax to replace poll tax but they never decreased vat we are snookered any which way we turn although council tax was a fairer tax for services as it goes by property banding not by head count, so those living in big houses pay more than those living in flats.

[@DarylBaines]

Voting should be mandatory.

[@samsara3694]

Aside that going against individual freedoms, it would be totally pointless, would simply end up with spoilt ballot papers.

[@DarylBaines]

@@samsara3694 Spoilt ballot papers is fine - there should even be a box to tick for "no vote" - but it should be mandatory to participate in the process; it is in many countries. This makes citizens get off their asses, even if the weather is bad or there's something good on the telly. Arguably, the Brexit referendum result would have been dramatically different if the whole population had participated.

[@Bungle-UK]

Only if you’re here illegally and not entitled to vote. If you don’t have ID already you can access the free ID scheme. If you can’t access the free ID scheme, you shouldn’t be voting. Simple!

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@omicSheep]

Common sense to have ID with you when you vote .. wtf...... Wtf......

[@Bobbydyland]

Some simple facts: If the policy leads to fewer people voting, it's a bad policy. Combating 9 fraud votes with the loss of 2 million is an absurd decision. Secondly, if this was actually about making elections more reliable, then the Tories should roll out mandatory Photo ID and reap the whirlwind such a policy would lead to.

[@juice6521]

It's a great policy for the conservatives if fewer people vote. Young people are already less likely to vote.

[@Sam19509]

You don’t need photo ID to vote in Canada. I live there you just need to be registered on the voter’s list via voting in a previous election, filing your income taxes or paying your property taxes. Otherwise you just need to bring 2 pieces of mail indicated on a list posted by Elections Canada from the past 12 months that clearly show your name and current address. Many Renters vote this way. No Photo ID required whatsoever.

[@danielmorris3687]

Yes we are fortunate that we don't have so many obstacles to hinder us from exercising our right to vote. Especially when we see what our neighbour's to the south have to deal with. ✌️🇨🇦

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@josh77577]

ur lying . U need photo id to vote in canada. You need to be registered but they have to make sure u are who you say you are. In void of a photo ID you can use a utility bill or bank statement with matching names and addresses.

[@Sam19509]

@@danielmorris3687 yet in Canada we deal with election deniers just not to the same extent as the US. Lol right wing nuts call voter fraud because PM Trudeau is the first Canadian PM in history to lose the popular vote twice. They don’t seem to understand that the winner of an election in a Parliamentary Democracy like in the UK and Canada is the one who wins the most SEATS.

[@danielmorris3687]

@@josh77577 isn't that exactly what he said? You can use 2 pieces of mail... like utility bills or bank statements.

[@richardwaring8613]

So we need to have photo id for the impersonation fraud which does not exist. I am basically housebound with no driving license or passport, so going getting free photo id would be huge. I'll stick with postal votes. Cynical me would suggest that the true purpose of photo id is to stop people like me voting as I am likely to vote not for condervative.

[@mrb.5610]

Fine - but only if the government hands out *free* photo id for those who want it.

[@MG-eh6bx]

Nothing is free, it is paid for with taxes. Got a phone, smoke, drink then got enough money to get the ID.

[@URBeingLiedTo]

Free photo ID can be applied for.

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it.. P.S yes they distributed it for free

[@andrewharrington6953]

You obviously missed the part where they said you can apply for a free photo ID to vote

[@mrb.5610]

@@andrewharrington6953I obviously did ! Edit. Just to add - anyone else notice that we've all kinda accepted the idea of id cards without so much of a murmur whereas everyone was up in arms against them when they were suggested 15 odd years ago ? !

[@RAWGRIP54]

All men and women should vote in a free society.

[@ANGEL_BOB_YT]

People can always do a postal vote that literally comes to your door that is actually the most lazy solution but you probably still need ID for that Most people do have ID

[@MPM6785ChitChat]

There's also those who don't have photo ID at all - no driver's licence, current Passport, bus pass etc. Peoples names and addresses are going to be on the Register so if no photo ID then 3 forms of ID that correspond - bills, bank statement, medical card etc , should be sufficient. It's the same rules that apply for letting property when Agents/landlords/ ladies have to act as immigration 🙄 Edit: The lD information provided has to be secured for their data protection otherwise there's a heavy fine

[@BigMrFirebird]

Agreed.

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

I think there should be a backup mechanism where you have to take your polling card and sign a form promising that you are the person named and have your photo taken so that if you are committing fraud you can be prosecuted later. At the very least then we'd know how many people were really trying it, even if some of them got away with it.

[@wanderingfool6312]

Voter suppression for the poor. A move not needed, not asked for and benefits one party, the tories.

[@markgoddard2560]

Well I can’t vote for my candidate as I do not have photographic evidence. Stupid government.

[@andrewharrington6953]

Apply for the free voter id then. Stupid voter

[@samuelfawdry6411]

Everyone has either a pass port, driver license, college ID, 18 plus ID card etc

[@mwilliamson3989]

Oh no I hope those ID’s are free

[@andrewharrington6953]

They are as stated in video

[@omicSheep]

I don't understand UK's nonsense joke of voting system.......

[@howardneil8164]

It should be harder for people to vote if they have no right to vote , the Left are nuts as usual, they support Lefty students voting twice for example

[@abdullahnduka5830]

Why report now? Why not all year?

[@billsykes5392]

Normalised over the long term I suppose it makes sense, however most of the young don’t engage with traditional media (which is more likely to report on the voter ID requirement) to the same extent as over 65s and don’t have the same amount of free time as over 65s due to work commitments. Therefore the likelihood younger voters are aware of the voter ID requirement is less than over 65s, which is likely to skew the vote in the Tory’s favour.

[@TheDangoNinja]

most over 65's have an acceptable form of Photo ID and im pretty sure, everyone got it in the post, every news paper and someone has talked about it.

[@melgrant7404]

If you dont need id to post a vote how do they know who posted it.

[@howardneil8164]

Everyone should have a National insurance card , to be used when accessing the health service and can also be used for voter I’d and other things . It’s crazy that anyone can vote in Uk without any ID .

[@ImCaptainCabbage]

I haven’t got any ID, thus can not vote. My grandfather served in WW2 and was severely injured I don’t think he’d be happy that his grandson has had his right to vote taken away. This is a ridiculous and unfair law.

[@jonmcay9659]

@@ImCaptainCabbage how hard is it to get ID ?

[@TheDangoNinja]

@@ImCaptainCabbage If you havent got any ID, how do you; 1. Get paid 2. Get taxed 3. Travel 4. Live at an address 5. pay for any goods 6. live.

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

@@TheDangoNinja my mum doesn't have any photo ID. She runs her own business and owns her house. When she got the mortgage a birth certificate would have sufficed for that. She never learned to drive. I signed her up for postal voting, so she wouldn't have to find someone to give her a lift to the polling.

[@TheDangoNinja]

@@adrianthoroughgood1191 so she can still claim one. She can use her NI number to apply for one. That'll get her everything she wants and the NI number relates to her

[@port525]

Faulty argument: 9 frauds were caught. Undetected frauds are not included in his analysis 😮😂

[@annalieff-saxby568]

A regular voter, I have lived in my ward for nearly 30 years and, for all elections, have attended a single polling station. For the first election requiring Voter ID, my polling station has been changed. Somebody, it seems, thinks there are going to be more? fewer? voters, or wishes to ensure shorter? longer? wait times to vote. Any conspiracy theorist care to make a web of these strands?

[@oldershikari828]

Tory micro-meddling?

[@annapacyniak3940]

If that the case they should create an id cards!

[@public.public]

No i.d. cards. We're not cattle. My i.d. was already known for my voting card to be posted to me. This whole thing is just another incidence of contracts for the friends of Tory MPs.

[@andrewharrington6953]

Watch the video and they tell you about the free Voter ID card you can apply for

[@Worldaffairslover]

They took a book out of the Republican playbook

[@mikegeorge5354]

There's nothing wrong with ID. Do you need id to fly? Drive? Open a bank account? I live in Louisiana in the US, and i don't have a lot of money

[@johnjoe5860]

This is bullshit why do I need expensive photo I'd, which I haven't got. I filled out the voter registration forms they got back to me saying I can vote, now I need photo id! I don't drive, can't afford to go abroad so no passport, don't live in London so no oyster, im not over 60 so no bus pass im not a student so no student id. Then tell me a few weeks before hand that I need photo id which some of them I can't afford & the others don't apply to me. The Tories don't want the poor to vote & Labour probably the same. I thought we lived in a democracy what a lie that is, we have no choice other than rich professional MPs who no nothing about real life. Even if I could vote which now I can't there should be a no confidence box or non of the above box. We're all being taken for fools. We do not live in a democracy it's an illusion of democracy & it's only going to get worse. They know exactly what there doing there surpress ing voters. We the poor need a party that really represents us! Or we need to rise up & change things for ourselves but that won't happen ppl are to busy trying to survive! 💯

[@dotexe55games31]

The BBC and it's sheep getting all worked up about ID PMSL

[@stevenhenry5267]

Typical conservative nonsense.

[@Krytern]

I have subtitles on KZbin disabled so why are they being forced on me?

[@Canadalindo]

British people no one’s vote 🗳️ for government everything government promises lair 😂😂😂

[@book2316]

Both side rig elections! Lower turnout favours the conservative party and mail ballots favour the labour party. It's a big game!

[@davea6314]

Hello Limeys! -Dave the Bloody Yank

[@ducaroamer1261]

MAGA

[@holydiver73]

I don’t have a passport, I don’t have a drivers Licence. However, what I do have is a Voters Authority Certificate that is valid at elections, is free to apply for and it took me five minutes to do so online. It was approved the following day and I got the certificate in the post the day after that. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy. Now tell me, how are voters being suppressed? It’s not like this is something that has just dropped. It has been advertised and publicised for MONTHS in advance. Voting patterns show that young people on the whole are apathetic to the voting process anyway. If people are too lazy to spend 5 minutes applying for a voting authority certificate, then this is on THEM. I seriously worry about the motives of people who want to moan about a process that makes our elections a lot more secure. It’s not voter suppression, it’s cheating suppression. How on earth is this a bad thing?

[@samsara3694]

Same here, had to apply for a VAC and it must be the simplest ever document to apply for and to receive. Regards age, it's older people likely to be disadavbatge here if they aren't tech savvy.

[@StephenLydiate]

Mine didnt turn up at all, even though i applied well in time...

[@daveoliver5838]

What did you supply to convince the authorities that you are legit, not one of the millions of illegals with fake birth certificates, fake drivers licence and fake passports ?

[@jimdon5409]

#Are you advertising for them?

[@kirishima638]

If voter ID is such a good idea, why not just issue, for free, everyone an ID? Like they do in Europe?

[@andrewharrington6953]

As they said it is

[@thegeneral123]

Because that's how we end up with compulsory ID cards and spot checks. Papers please. No thanks, don't give the Neo fascist Tories any more ideas!

[@andrewharrington6953]

@@thegeneral123 Put your tin hat back on weirdo

[@giglioflex]

@@andrewharrington6953 They are offering free IDs to those that apply when instead they should automatically be sending them to all eligible voters. This is going to hurt young and informed voters who may not be aware of the change, something that absolutely should not happen when voting is a fundamental right.

[@andrewharrington6953]

@@giglioflex It means people that are too lazy to apply or too lazy to vote wont

[@edmundprice5276]

The government needs to do more to engage with 17 year olds to prepare them for turning 18. Including establishing ID documents and providing them with housing

[@myg14570]

The thing is that is the opposition voting base so the government is incentivized to reduce their turnout.

[@edmundprice5276]

@@myg14570 the government is also incentivised to win thier vote

[@stigmontgomery7901]

2 million people don't have the right ID to vote? Then I suggest they go out and get some asap!

[@jonnycola86]

They are not really missing out.

[@georgenorris2657]

There should definitely be a a free way to obtain photo id before this system is implemented. Furthermore it should not be compulsory to have id in order to vote for at least a couple of years after changing the system: there are already insufficient people voting in our elections and this is just another hurdle.

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

It would be outrageous to do his without free ID being available, but it is. They said in the video 47k people out of the 2M people without ID have got one. But I agree there needs to be a period of several years and at least 1 general election where there is a backup mechanism for someone who tries to vote but doesn't have ID. Eg taking their photo and at least proof of address and having them sign a form. To make it easier to prosecute them later if they were lying.

[@georgenorris2657]

@CJJK There literally is what?

[@BigMrFirebird]

"Election turnout is already very low for young people. Even perceived small barriers to voting will turn away apathetic voters, who are exactly the people that need to vote to see any significant change in the system". Unless, you're happy with the way the system's been running, of course......

[@assacam5747]

How could a person living without an ID in 2023 be surprised by this? You need ID to do so many basic tasks in life, why would you be able to vote without one? This is mind boggling. Don't people want to keep the results of their elections as fair and legitimate as possible?

[@lobbyskids2]

Illegal migrants don't have ID. Wonder why labour are making a fuss about voter ID 🤔

[@groovydonkey]

I have voted for years and never had to show my passport. When the elections come up next year, if this ne rule is still in place, I will not vote. I have never had to do it in the past and I'm going to start now.

[@Deedeevenice]

And you have summed up EVERYTHING that is wrong in society! Your forefathers never used cars or planes, you don’t think you should be transported by pony and trap! With the same logic, should you be using the device? We never had smartphones before 2000, should you not reject it and use landline? Progress or die, your choice!

[@ANGEL_BOB_YT]

The other political parties have got a duty to make sure people do get the ability to vote for their party not just complain about it if the government are not well informing people about the changes is The opposition's job to do so they need votes as well

[@SoloSi2024]

Many Tory voters are older and not so tech savvy. Stupid idea. 🤣

[@puiacalinadrian]

How the hell did you vote until now and still wished for a truly outcome?

[@juice6521]

Why is it ALWAYS the party to the right asking for more restrictions on voters?

[@paullittle5200]

Because they are fascists coming in through the back door.

[@Orange-po6qv]

Asking to get an id to vote like in all sane nations is a restriction? What do you suggest instead? Should tourists coming on a 2 week trip also be able to vote?

[@handle_the_handle]

Id is a continental concept

[@Younniour]

Mind ur own #business.... #uk... Or we can talk about #voting in the #uk... Tell ur cops tooo chill out...

[@ANGEL_BOB_YT]

I still think we need some sort of online vote with bank level security

[@tysay8170]

Say it how it is BBC, voter restriction!!

[@PrsLmy]

India has mandatory voter id ans well as electronic voting machines, that in itself is an indication, that the UK should not be doing it.. Also, they had digital covid vaccine certificates..yikes..the UK should definitely not do any of it..

[@andrewharrington6953]

Only restricting the voters who can't be arsed to get the free voter ID or vote anyway