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Closed Require voters to show identification and cast their vote using a pen

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The Government should pass legislation to require voters to show identification and use a pen to cast a vote in all referendums/elections for which the UK Government is responsible.

This should increase confidence in elections and help reduce the risk of any voter fraud.

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    This petition will stay open until 23 May 2021.