Local elections 2023 live: Rishi Sunak tells Tories to prepare for ‘hard night’ as people in England head to the polls

With polls closing at 10pm, more than 8,000 council seats in England are up for grabs

Today, for the first time, voters will have to present photo ID if they want to vote. The system has been piloted, but it is now law for all general elections in the UK, as well as for all local elections in England.

We would like to hear from readers about their experience of the new rules. Did you know about the rule? Were you turned away? If so, do you return.