Brits will need photo ID to vote in elections for first time – what can you use

The Electoral Commission has been given the public money for an advertising campaign focusing on the scheme’s introduction at May’s local elections in England.

Critics including Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said it was an “outrage” that millions were being spent during a cost of living crisis on the “unnecessary” move which she fears could lock millions out of voting.

Ministers are introducing mandatory photo ID…