Since May 2023, the UK has required voters to present photo ID for parliamentary and local elections, a move criticized for potentially disenfranchising younger voters and ethnic minorities. Recent data from the Electoral Commission indicates that approximately 50,000 voters were initially turned away across Great Britain due to not having valid ID, with 16,000 not returning to vote. Notably, in Barrow, Brighton Pavilion, Carlisle, Oxford West, Abingdon, Blackburn, Burnley, and Rossendale, hundreds of voters faced similar challenges. Electoral Commission chief executive Vijay Rangarajan highlighted that while most managed to provide ID, there are concerns that the new requirements may deter participation in future elections. Awareness of the ID rules varies significantly, with younger and ethnic minority voters being less informed. The true impact of these regulations remains uncertain, as some polling stations did not report the full extent of voters turned away.