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Will the UK’s strict new voter ID laws damage democracy?
For the first time, voters in May’s local elections will be required to show photo ID before casting their ballot. But as Peter Walker reports, the new rules risk damaging the integrity of elections, not enhancing it. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/infocus">theguardian.com/infocus</a>