Labor has been accused of attempting to “rig” the next election by potentially repealing laws aimed at preventing voter fraud, including voter ID requirements. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), aligned with Labor, suggests relaxing ID rules and extending voting rights to 5 million foreigners and 16- and 17-year-olds, arguing this would enhance electoral participation and reduce inequality. Conservative MPs have expressed outrage, accusing Labor of gerrymandering to secure electoral advantage amid declining poll numbers. The situation has sparked significant political controversy as reforms may significantly alter the electoral landscape in favor of Labor.
Labor was last night accused of hatching a brazen plot to “rig” the next election by repealing laws to prevent voter fraud and allowing millions of foreigners to vote. Ta.
There is growing speculation in Westminster that ministers are planning sweeping reforms to the way elections are conducted, potentially “locking in” Labour’s majority.
The government is already planning to extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds, with legislation expected to be passed later this year.
Now the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a left-wing think tank closely aligned with Labor, is calling for the “removal or relaxation” of rules forcing people to show photo ID before voting.
The rules, introduced in 2022, are designed to protect mail-in and proxy voting from fraud and crack down on voter intimidation.
However, IPPR warned that turnout among non-graduates and renters was falling, and relaxing or removing photo ID requirements would “reduce inequality in UK general elections”. It says that it will be.
The report added: “It would be a clear self-inflicted wound for this government to allow current trends in political inequality to continue.”
The IPPR also proposes giving voting rights to 5 million foreigners. This is a significant expansion of electoral power that is likely to overwhelmingly benefit Labor.
Labor was last night accused of hatching a brazen plot to “rig” the next election by repealing laws to prevent voter fraud and allowing millions of foreigners to vote. Ta.
House of Commons leader Lucy Powell (pictured) has already revealed that the government is considering introducing reforms beyond just lowering the voting age.
The report states that “approximately five million taxpayer permanent residents in the UK do not have the right to vote in elections”.
“This is because nationals from countries other than the UK, Ireland and Commonwealth countries cannot register to vote, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK.”
“There is a clear need for a broader political dialogue about the concepts of citizenship and voting rights in the UK.”
The IPPR also said the government could consider automatically registering voters “shortly before their 16th birthday”, which would result in 700,000 young people appearing on the electoral register each year. It will be added.
The report last night sparked anger from Tory MPs who believe Labor is cynically preparing to “gerrymander” the election.
Conservative Party co-leader Nigel Huddleston said: “This is nothing more than a shameless attempt by Labor to rig the election in their favor and turn a blind eye to electoral fraud.”
“It is no surprise that Labor has resorted to dirty methods to improve its chances of electoral success and distract the public from its failures.
“In just six months in power, they have destroyed the economy, raised taxes and cut winter fuel payments to 10 million vulnerable pensioners.”
Conservative Party co-leader Nigel Huddleston (pictured) accused Labor of a “shameless attempt to rig the election in their favor”.
Former defense minister Sir Alec Sherbrooke further said that Labor would “repeat the sensible ID voting reforms introduced by the Conservatives and make other changes to gerrymander future election results in their favor.” It is clear that we are preparing to introduce it.”
“As Labour’s and Sir Keir Starmer’s poll numbers collapse, this government will become even more intent on rigging electoral rules.
“But any changes will not be about fairness, but about ministers trying to save their own lives.”
House of Commons leader Lucy Powell has already revealed that the government is considering introducing reforms beyond just lowering the voting age. Labor has been contacted for comment.
