Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was reportedly turned away from a polling station during the recent local elections because he did not have official identification. Despite having introduced a law that requires voters to provide identification with an official photo document such as a passport or driver’s license, Johnson had forgotten to bring his own ID.
The incident took place in South Oxfordshire, where Johnson resides with his family. The law was enacted in 2022 and aims to ensure that only eligible voters cast their ballots. However, critics argue that this requirement disproportionately affects poorer, older, and minority individuals who may be less likely to possess such identification.
Johnson’s spokesperson confirmed that he arrived at the polling station without ID but was still able to cast his vote. Despite this, it is unclear how he managed to do so without providing any form of identification. The incident has sparked controversy and raises questions about the effectiveness of voter identification laws.
