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A sign at the local election reminding voters they need to bring ID. Photo: Getty Images

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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