> It's perfectly reasonable to ask for proof of identity when casting a ballot. If it discourages or prevents people from voting, it has an impact on the outc

> It's perfectly reasonable to ask for proof of identity when casting a ballot. If it discourages or prevents people from voting, it has an impact on the outcome. Surely any new requirements should come in to solve an actual problem. Voter fraud is significantly NOT a problem in UK elections. But then, disenfranchising the wrong voters is the whole point. Same reason elections are held on a work day and you can only vote in a single location unless you organise a postal ballot in advance. Retirees and the idle wealthy don't have a problem with these barriers. As an Australian used to compulsory voting held on a Saturday where you can vote at any ballot location in the country, I found the way voting is run in the UK baffling. (Also, the fact I could vote!)