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<p>Further to my detailed answer of 1 October 2020, showing ID is something people
of all backgrounds already do every day, for example to take out a library book, claim
benefits or pick up a parcel from the post office. Proving who you are before you
make a decision of huge importance at the ballot box should be no different. As I
noted, ID is required already in many different areas of life, including by many constituency
Labour parties.</p><p>The list of approved photographic ID will not be limited to
passports and driving licences. For any voter who does not have one of the required
forms of photographic ID, a local elector ID will be available, free of charge. Everyone
who is eligible to vote will have the opportunity to do so.</p><p>The Government has
taken due regard to the public sector equality duty throughout the process to date.
We will continue to work with the Electoral Commission and other stakeholders including
charities and civil society organisations to make sure that such reforms are inclusive
for all voters.</p><p> </p>
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