Plan has prompted warnings over the potential ‘huge challenge’ for already struggling local authorities
Local authorities could have to issue up to 3.5m identity cards as part of the government’s plan for mandatory voter ID, it has emerged, prompting warnings over the potentially high costs, and disruption for councils.
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