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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36151168)

Maybe there should be a referendum. Seeing as parliament is there to do the will of the people maybe it is time to see what the will actually is

Will of the people, the same people whose right to vote they're thwarting, millions unable to vote due to seven accusations of voter fraud, only two of which were proven, rotten boroughs, the only rot is our form of government and the people who sit at the top of it including chaz

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36151178)

Don't see what your problem is , IDs are widely available . Unless "you" had something to hide.:confused:

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36151181)

Don't see what your problem is , IDs are widely available . Unless "you" had something to hide.:confused:

If there's no problem, why introduce unnecessary red tape which doubtless we'll all end up paying for.

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36151181)

Don't see what your problem is , IDs are widely available . Unless "you" had something to hide.:confused:

Strange that a 60+ bus pass is acceptable ID, but an 18+ bus pass isn’t (or 16-25 rail pass, or 25-30 rail pass, or University student ID).

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36151183)

Strange that a 60+ bus pass is acceptable ID, but an 18+ bus pass isn’t (or University student ID).

haha could it be a Tory scam to try and keep winning hahaha

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36151183)

Strange that a 60+ bus pass is acceptable ID, but an 18+ bus pass isn’t (or 16-25 rail pass, or 25-30 rail pass, or University student ID).

Indeed as l have been voting for 40 years and in that time there has been very minimal voting fraud.

It ain't broke so why change it.

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36151187)

Indeed as l have been voting for 40 years and in that time there has been very minimal voting fraud.

It ain't broke so why change it.

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36151184)

haha could it be a Tory scam to try and keep winning hahaha

I think you've hit the nail on the head judging by Hugh's list of IDs.

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36151181)

Don't see what your problem is , IDs are widely available . Unless "you" had something to hide.:confused:

Wrong. Many older people do not have one.

They dont need a passport, dont have a photo driving licence, and dont qualify for a bus pass.

Its a ridiculous requirement that wasnt needed, we dont have widespread voting fraud in the UK.

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36151183)

Strange that a 60+ bus pass is acceptable ID, but an 18+ bus pass isn’t (or 16-25 rail pass, or 25-30 rail pass, or University student ID).

The official reason is the level of verification required in order to get any of those IDs. It is, or so I read, notably harder to get a 60+ card than it is any of the others.

That may be true, or it may not be. But the very fact that you can use one but not the others has been echoing loudly amongst the usual suspects on Twitter. I’ve seen the phrase ‘voter suppression’ a lot in recent weeks.

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36151193)

Mmmmm….

For my Metro Senior Bus Pass

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Apply for a Pass

You can apply for your pass 28 days before you reach state pension age

To apply online, you will need:

An email address (one email address per account, you cannot open multiple accounts with the same email address)
A passport style photo to upload from your computer, tablet or smartphone
A valid UK passport or driving licence (so that we can verify your age)

For my godson’s 26-30 Rail Card

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How do I buy my 26-30 Railcard for the first time?

A:
You can buy the 26-30 Railcard online only. Simply click ‘Buy Now’ on the website homepage and follow the instruction on the screen. You will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or EEA National Identity Card number to prove your date of birth and a digital passport-style photo.

In most cases, your digital 26-30 Railcard will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard. 

Please note that the 26-30 Railcard is only available in digital format

To get a 16-25 Rail Card

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A quick check to make sure you're eligible...

16-25?

If you’re between 16 and 25 years old, you’re eligible. In this case, you can buy your Railcard online using a valid debit or credit card, a passport, UK driving licence or EEA national identity card, and a digital passport-style photo for uploading. It will then be delivered for free within 5 working days.

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36151195)

Mmmmm….

For my Metro Senior Bus Pass

For my godson’s 26-30 Rail Card

Would the fact you can use an EEA identity card not be problematic, seeing as you’re not entitled to vote in UK elections as a citizen of an EEA country?

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36151196)

Would the fact you can use an EEA identity card not be problematic, seeing as you’re not entitled to vote in UK elections as a citizen of an EEA country?

A railcard does not put you on the electoral register. I'm not sure what the checks for that are. Is it honesty with a big penalty for deliberately false information?

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36151196)

Would the fact you can use an EEA identity card not be problematic, seeing as you’re not entitled to vote in UK elections as a citizen of an EEA country?

Resident EU Citizens can vote in U.K. Local Elections, but not Parliamentary Elections.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...3&d=1683232141

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk...ings/cbp-8985/

Just found this.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...4&d=1683233961

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36151204)

Aye, but the EEA is wider than the EU.

Re: Charlie Farley

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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
Would the fact you can use an EEA identity card not be problematic, seeing as you’re not entitled to vote in UK elections as a citizen of an EEA country?

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36151205)

Aye, but the EEA is wider than the EU.

Not sure what your point is, as one of the accepted IDs is a National Identity Card issued by an EEA State?