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At least 14,000 people denied vote due to lack of voter ID, watchdog finds

‘Concerning’ signs voters with disabilities and from particular ethnic background disproportionately affected, study shows

About 14,000 people were turned away from polling stations at May’s local elections because they lacked the right ID, with the overall number denied a vote likely to be considerably higher, the official elections watchdog has said.

The interim study by the Electoral Commission also warned of “concerning” signs that voters with disabilities, people who are unemployed, or those from particular ethnic groups could be disproportionately affected by the policy.

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