The chief executive of Telford & Wrekin council says extra staff will be working on polling day in case of confusion about the new law. Read more:
By Rob TriggExtra security measures are in place to manage voter ID frustrations at polling stations.
It comes after the introduction of a new law which requires people to bring photo identification with them to vote., Mr Sidaway said. "It's a legal requirement, they are carrying out their duties as required," he told BBC Radio Shropshire.
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