England local elections going smoothly despite voter ID rules, say officials

‘No major issues’ reported so far, as most voters in Leicester say they were made well aware of change

Despite warnings that the introduction of new voter ID requirements might lead to disruption at polling stations across England on Thursday, by lunchtime there were few reports of problems.

In Leicester, the city council said things were “so far, running smoothly”.

Continue reading…‘No major issues’ reported so far, as most voters in Leicester say they were made well aware of changeUK politics live – latest updatesDespite warnings that the introduction of new voter ID requirements might lead to disruption at polling stations across England on Thursday, by lunchtime there were few reports of problems.In Leicester, the city council said things were “so far, running smoothly”. Continue reading…