Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Independent TV

Showing now | News

Government expert explains how to vote even if you have lost your ID

00:58

Government expert explains how to vote in general election even if you have lost your ID

An elections expert has explained how you can still vote in the general election even if you have lost your ID.

This election is the first time in the UK that everyone wanting to vote in person will have to show a correct form of photo ID before casting a ballot – this includes a passport, driving licence and blue badge.

However, if you have lost your identification, you can apply for an emergency proxy vote until 5pm on Thursday 4 July (polling day).

Alex Thomas, programme director at the Institute for Government, explained the process for applying during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.

Up next

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in