New photo ID rule could mean certain groups excluded from voting
The Electoral Commission found that young people are the least likely to be aware of the rule change and so it may prove yet another barrier for the young vote.
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00:00You have to bring voter ID along to vote with you, but also if you haven't got a form of ID, you can apply for a voter authority certificate, but that deadline is before the general election.
00:13So if you haven't got a piece of ID, and young people are showing that they are potentially less likely to have a form of ID, you can get one, but it has to be before that deadline.
00:25So if you miss that deadline, you are completely missing your opportunity to use your vote.
00:30And I personally find that really not something that I personally agree with, but it is something that has now been in place for a few elections.
00:39But disabled people, unemployed people are groups that are also more likely to not have a piece of photo ID.
00:47And I think it means that there are a lot of young and marginalised people that will miss out on their opportunity to vote.
00:52So I really encourage people to go and look at the list and check that they've got one, and if not, to apply for a certificate.