Labour Under Fire for ‘Rigging’ Elections: Plans to Scrap Voter ID and Allow Millions of Foreign Nationals to Vote, The Reason Will Shock You
In a report by gbnews, Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism after expressing plans to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote and considering changes to voter ID laws.
The Labour Party is accused of trying to scrap voter ID rules and extend voting rights to foreign nationals in what critics call an attempt to gain long-term electoral advantage.
The controversy began after Deputy Prime Minister Rachel Reeves made comments supporting changes, alongside a report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) that called for the removal of voter ID requirements, which were introduced by the Conservative government in 2023.
These rules require voters to show photo ID at polling stations to prevent fraud, but Labour argues they disproportionately affect young people, ethnic minorities, and the poor—groups more likely to support Labour.
Labour has also explored granting voting rights to long-term residents who pay taxes but are not citizens, potentially adding millions of voters.
Critics, especially from the Conservative Party, argue this move could create new voting blocs favoring Labour. Nigel Huddleston, co-chair of the Conservative Party, accused Labour of trying to “rig elections,” while former minister Sir Alec Shelbrooke called the proposals a “gerrymandering attempt.”
The discussion around these changes follows Labour’s interest in expanding the electorate, including Starmer’s earlier proposal to lower the voting age to 16, adding around 1.5 million new voters.
While Labour didn’t include these policies in their manifesto, they continue to explore these ideas, prompting strong reactions across political lines.
