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Kim Leadbeater with pupils from BBG Academy.

Birkenshaw pupils learn about democracy and elections thanks to MP visit

You will need to bring your ID with you to vote. Photo: AdobeStock

Mark Eastwood MP: Don't forget you need photo ID to vote

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

Thérèse Hirst, the English Democrats' candidate in the Batley and Spen by-election

Candidate hits out after being excluded from by-election debates

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Polling stations have rules in place to ensure voting goes smoothly (Picture: Shutterstock)

These are all the polling station rules you need to know before voting

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

EU referendum - am I eligible to vote and when and how do I do it?
On Thursday June 23 the UK goes to the polls to decide if we are to remain as part of the European Union, or to leave.
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Reminder to ensure your EU vote counts

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