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Voter ID Arrives for English Local Elections, David Starkey’s Racism Returns

New laws brought in by the Tories have seen ID requirements appear for the first time in English local elections.

Plus: David Starkey makes more shocking and racist comments on GB News, and another oil and gas giant record enormous profits.

With Moya Lothian-Mclean and Ash Sarkar.

  • Published 4 May 2023

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