Boris Johnson, former MP, Uxbridge and South Ruislip

How Boris Johnson voted on photographic voter identification at polling stations.

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Voter Identification

There have been votes in Parliament on introducing a requirement for photographic identification to vote at polling stations.

However, Boris Johnson has taken part in the following votes on the topic:

On 17 Jan 2022: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Elections Bill — Clause 1 — Voter Identification Show vote
On 17 Jan 2022: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Elections Bill — Third Reading — Voter ID — Overseas Voters — Postal Vote Misuse Show vote
On 7 Sep 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Elections Bill — Decline Second Reading — Voter ID — Overseas Voters — Postal Vote Misuse Show vote
On 7 Sep 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Elections Bill — Second Reading — Voter ID — Overseas Voters — Postal Vote Misuse Show vote

On 27 Apr 2022: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Elections Bill — Schedule 1 — Voter Identification — Acceptable Forms of Identification Show vote
On 19 May 2021: Boris Johnson voted voted in favour of requiring ID from voters in elections, for measures intended to deter illegal entry into the UK, in favour of legislation to tackle violence, including against women and girls, and for action to support victims and improve internet safety. Show vote
This vote is also related to:
- stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules
On 20 Dec 2017: Boris Johnson voted yes on Draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 Show vote
On 20 Dec 2017: Boris Johnson voted yes on Draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2017 Show vote

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