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One in 10 voters confused over ID rules, poll finds

Voters are confused over new ID rules just days before local government elections, researchers have warned.

Voters are confused over new ID rules just days before local government elections, researchers have warned.

The elections on 4 May will be the first time showing photo ID at polling stations will be compulsory.

Research by Ipsos found 85% of people registered to vote are likely to bring the correct form of photo ID.

Accepted forms of ID include a passport, driving licence and blue badge parking permit, but a third of adults in England wrongly think a student card or their poll card will be accepted, rising to 42% of 18-34 year olds and half of ethnic minorities.

Nearly a quarter incorrectly think a council tax bill will be accepted and more than a third said they had not heard enough about new voter ID requirements.

Ipsos research director Keiran Pedley said: ‘With polling day around the corner, there is still clearly some confusion about which forms of ID will be accepted to allow people to vote.'

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