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An unlikely focus of attention in the Rugby Borough Council election in Bilton - Alwyn Road allotments. Photo: Google Street View.

Dig for election victory

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

Rugby Borough Council has issued a card offering guidance on Voter ID - in addition to the usual polling cards, that also have a reminder on them about the change.

Free voter ID on offer but there is a deadline

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

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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