People 'barred from voting' in areas piloting ID trials

Some people have been barred from voting in areas piloting a controversial ID scheme in the local elections, according to reports.Bromley, Gosport, Swindon, Watford and Woking are all testing the scheme, which aims to cut down on voter fraud.MPs and councillors have spoken on social media of incidences of people, including elderly residents, being turned away from polling stations for not having the right ID.