The Government’s attempts to raise awareness of this change have been simply ineffective, and there are likely to be real problems on Polling Day as voters are turned away.

I met at least two people in Barnsley who were concerned about whether they would be able to vote in Thursday’s elections.

Photo ID that has expired, such as a passport, will still be accepted at polling stations.

There is also some provision for emergency proxy votes up until 5pm on polling day for specific circumstances.

Find out more from the Electoral Commission here

I asked about plans to record those who are turned away from Polling Stations due to new Voter ID laws, but the Minister couldn’t give an answer.