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Coverage dated May 2, 2024

Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID

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By Christian Edwards and Alex Hardie, CNN (CNN) — Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station while trying to vote in the United Kingdom’s local elections after forgetting to bring photo ID – a requirement he introduced while prime minister.

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  1. Fox News

    UK's Boris Johnson turned away from voting station for not having ID (opens Fox News)

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    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station on Thursday after forgetting to bring proper identification to vote.

  2. Washington Times

    Former U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID (opens Washington Times)

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    Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring ID to vote in the U.K.'s local elections.

  3. Local News 8

    Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID (opens Local News 8)

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    By Christian Edwards and Alex Hardie, CNN (CNN) — Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station while trying to vote in the United Kingdom’s local elections after forgetting to bring photo ID – a requirement he introduced while prime minister.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station while trying to vote in the United Kingdom’s local elections after forgetting to bring photo ID – a requirement

  5. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo ID (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring ID to vote in the U.K.'s local elections.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Boris Johnson, Who Introduced New Voter ID Rules, Turned Away From Polling Station After Forgetting ID (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a local polling station Thursday for forgetting to bring an acceptable photo identification

  7. CBS News

    Ex-U.K. leader Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting photo ID under law he ushered in (opens CBS News)

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    Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station for failing to bring a photo ID - required under a law introduced by his government.

  8. NBC News

    Boris Johnson, who brought in UK voter ID rules, is turned away from polling station after forgetting his (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring ID to vote in the U.K.’s local elections.

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