Photo ID Rules Prevented Thousands from Voting in UK General Election

Electoral Commission reports that photo ID requirements discouraged voter turnout, particularly among poorer communities, and recommends several changes to improve accessibility.

Around 16,000 people could not vote due to photo ID requirements in the recent general election.
0.08% of voters were turned away, but two-thirds returned with the correct documentation.
People from poorer backgrounds were more likely to be affected by the photo ID rules.
Recommendations include expanding the list of accepted IDs and issuing digital voter authority certificates.
The Electoral Commission aims to improve public awareness and accessibility while maintaining election security.