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Would-be voters turned away from polling stations for not having ID: 'This hurts our democracy'

Would-be voters turned away from polling stations for not having ID: 'This hurts our democracy'
Activists and campaigners have warned that the new rules are not only unwarranted, they're actually 'damaging our democracy'
Everyone has a right to vote – including homeless people. Here's how you can take part

Everyone has a right to vote – including homeless people. Here's how you can take part
Ralph Nader on shaping history, broken American politics and the enduring appeal of Donald Trump

Ralph Nader on shaping history, broken American politics and the enduring appeal of Donald Trump
The people of Ecuador voted to protect the planet. Now it’s time for the international community to step up
The people of Ecuador voted to protect the planet. Now it’s time for the international community to step up
The 'Ulez election'? After 8 years of Boris Johnson, Uxbridge and South Ruislip has bigger problems
The 'Ulez election'? After 8 years of Boris Johnson, Uxbridge and South Ruislip has bigger problems
Here’s what the UK can learn from Australia, Sweden, and the US about getting voters to the polls

Here’s what the UK can learn from Australia, Sweden, and the US about getting voters to the polls
New voter ID rules are blocking local elections voters from casting their ballot

New voter ID rules are blocking local elections voters from casting their ballot
Dogs at polling stations bring a smile to local election day

Dogs at polling stations bring a smile to local election day
Local elections: You can still vote if you’ve lost your ID. Here’s how.

Local elections: You can still vote if you’ve lost your ID. Here’s how.
Exclusive: Councils are rejecting one in 18 applications for the government’s new free voter ID

Exclusive: Councils are rejecting one in 18 applications for the government’s new free voter ID
Voter ID: Everything you need to know about how to vote in May’s elections, and the controversies

Voter ID: Everything you need to know about how to vote in May’s elections, and the controversies
Trans, elderly, disabled and Muslim people could be worst affected by new voter ID law, with less than a month until polling day

Trans, elderly, disabled and Muslim people could be worst affected by new voter ID law, with less than a month until polling day
What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?

What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?
'Ex-miners are voting Green': Why the Green Party has made gains in industrial heartlands

'Ex-miners are voting Green': Why the Green Party has made gains in industrial heartlands
'Politics needs to be real': Why more independent candidates are standing in this year's local elections

'Politics needs to be real': Why more independent candidates are standing in this year's local elections
Why you really need to keep an eye on the Northern Ireland election

Why you really need to keep an eye on the Northern Ireland election
MPs vote through ‘deeply depressing’ voter ID laws

MPs vote through ‘deeply depressing’ voter ID laws
Voter ID plans could stop a million people from voting, say MPs

Voter ID plans could stop a million people from voting, say MPs
Voter ID bill to be debated as report warns it could breach human rights

Voter ID bill to be debated as report warns it could breach human rights
Thousands back call for voter ID plans to be scrapped

Thousands back call for voter ID plans to be scrapped
Campaigners set to take government to court over EU citizens denied a vote

Campaigners set to take government to court over EU citizens denied a vote
Funding to encourage candidates with disabilities to run in elections returns
