Electoral Commission

A voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box. PIC: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

More than 150 people did not vote after being turned away for no id

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...

Preston Lib Dem leader John Potter

CORONAVIRUS: Preston Lib Dems ditch doorstep campaigning

Are selfies allowed at polling stations and do you vote with a pen or pencil?

General Election 2019: when do polling stations open and close in the North West...

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 as smoothly as possible (Picture: Shutterstock)

Polling station rules: dogs, selfies and filling out your ballot

Ads on Facebook

Facebook releases details of Leave Campaign ads targeted at users

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

Police and a man dressed as Elmo outside a polling station

These are the people who still cannot vote in the UK

A voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box

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

David Morris MP.

David Morris: 'I honestly believe not one MP is guilty of anything'
The MP for Morecambe has spoken out after he was interviewed by police as part of a probe into Conservatives' 2015 election expenses.
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County Coun Ellard's leaflet

Councillor accused of a leaflet lie

EU REFERENDUM: Why your vote does count