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A voter places a ballot paper in the ballot box at the polling station

All you need to know as residents go the polls for the local elections

Reform UK's local election campaign - Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman were campaigning in Waterlooville Precinct on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Pictured is: Nigel Farage

Picture: Sarah Standing (010526-816)

Nigel Farage says “no need” to declare £5m donation

The count last week at Portsmouth Guildhall Picture: Sarah Standing (040523-7735)

More than 200 people turned away from Portsmouth polling stations for no ID

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Boris and Carrie may have to hand over messages and emails to flat refurb fundin...

One-time Pompey boss Paul Cook. Picture: Ian Walton/Getty Images

Pompey boss votes are in - but who made the top 10?

Former Pompey boss Harry Redknapp

Last call for your favourite Pompey boss vote

Upcoming local and mayoral elections have been postponed for a year due to coron...

In the future, voters will need ID with them in order to post into the ballot box. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you need ID to vote in General Election 2019? Here is the law explained

Voters leave a polling station at a village hall (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to find your nearest place to vote in Portsmouth

In the future, voters will need ID with them in order to post into the ballot box. Picture: Shutterstock

Why you won't need ID to vote in General Election 2019

The Household Enquiry Form could be mistaken for junk mail, but it needs to be responded to by law (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you ignore this letter from the council you could receive a £1,000 fine

Polling stations have rules in place to ensure voting goes smoothly (Picture: Shutterstock)

These are all the polling station rules you need to know before voting

Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Gosport's voter ID trial is considered a success by Electoral Commission
THE voter ID pilot scheme trialled at Gosport’s local elections last year has been seen as a success.
David George

Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Gosport's voter ID trial is considered a success by Electoral Commission

A by-election has been called for Lindfield Parish Council

Electoral Commission satisfied with Gosport's voter ID trial

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Electoral Commission satisfied with Gosport's voter ID trial

Brexit group and '˜key player in referendum' hit with Â£70,000 fine

Picture: Keith Woodland

Labour calls for voting ID trial to be scrapped after dozens turned away in Gosp...

You can legally vote drunk...and this polling booth is conviniently in a pub

Naughty local elections voter guide: Can I bring my dog? And am I allowed to tur...

British election spending laws explained '“ and why they need updating

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Chance to find out more about voter's ID

Voters will be asked for identification at polling stations in Gosport at the next round of elections

Voter ID trial to launch for next local election

ELECTION 2017: Why charities should be allowed to campaign freely at election ti...

ELECTION 2017: Voters with learning disabilities are being excluded from this el...
There are more than 1m people with learning disabilities in the UK and the number is expected to increase. These are people who face exclusion from society more than ever '“ particularly when it comes to voting. Not enough is done to enable their participation in the most basic democratic right available to British citizens.
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Police have been called to an EU referendum polling station in Sussex

Police called to polling station over referendum pen lending

It's EU referendum voting day

Gosport man told he cannot use pen to vote in EU referendum

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No wrongdoing after claims about Fareham Ukip election leaflets