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A referendum in Switzerland to decide whether to introduce electronic identity cards has taken place, with initial projections suggesting voters are evenly split. It is the second nationwide ballot on ...

Anas Sarwar has said he would have “deep concerns” if Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s controversial digital ID scheme was used for police stop and search. Speaking to the Sunday Mail from Labour ...

Keir Starmer has announced the government’s new flagship policy: BritCard, a mandatory national digital ID. The pitch is that it will stop illegal immigration. You won’t be able to work without it.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed plans for a free digital ID system for nationals and residents, aiming to curb illegal immigration and simplify access to government services. The digital ...

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The Prime Minister has insisted compulsory Digital IDs will make “Britain’s borders more secure” as he hit out at criticism of the scheme. Every adult in Britain will be made to have a new ...

Details of exactly how the card will look have not been confirmed (Picture: Shutterstock) The government’s new digital ID scheme won’t require people to carry their ‘card’ when out and about, a ...