Electoral Commission

Voters will need photo ID to cast their ballot in person from this year - until now, they have just had to hand in their name

Voter ID: all the documents that will be accepted at this year's local elections

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

A view of a polling station. For the first time, people from across the country will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Picture by James Hardisty

Voters in the UK need to show photo ID to vote

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Boris and Carrie may have to hand over messages and emails to flat refurb fundin...

Upcoming local and mayoral elections have been postponed for a year due to coron...

The Electoral Commission has offered advice to people wanting to register to vote

Watchdog calls on Lancashire people to register to vote, as figures reveal one-i...

Polling stations have rules in place to ensure voting goes smoothly (Picture: Shutterstock)

These are all the polling station rules you need to know before voting

British election spending laws explained '“ and why they need updating

A voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box

Record electorate for snap election, but some may have voted more than once

Councils urged to ensure disabled people can access polling stations

Beware of electoral fraud and report it.

Be aware of electoral fraud and report it

David Morris MP.

David Morris: 'I honestly believe not one MP is guilty of anything'

David Morris MP

No evidence Morecambe MP broke election laws