England voter ID trial 'a solution in search of a problem'

Minister says new requirements counter ‘perception’ of electoral fraud as data shows problem is minimalNone of the five English boroughs taking part in a controversial trial of compulsory voter ID in local elections next month has experienced a single instance of polling station impersonation in the past decade.
Four boroughs told the Guardian they had no record of any offences, while one had a single allegation in 2006, which was dealt with by a police caution.Continue reading...