Vulnerable voters 'at risk' by need to remove face mask at polling stations to check identity

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Vulnerable voters 'at risk' by need to remove face mask at polling stations to check identity
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😷 New voter ID rules at the local elections could affect those still shielding Hundreds of thousands of immunocompromised people could be put at risk by having to remove their face masks janemerrick23 reports:

. They will be required to remove their face masks at the polling station.”

“Face coverings can be worn for the rest of the voting process. This requirement forms part of the voter ID legislation, set out by the Government. Ms Smith also told the Commons that the new requirement for voter ID has “exacerbated” difficulties in recruiting staff for polling stations.

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