The Prime Minister announced on Friday that the new ID system would be introduced in 2029 (Danny Lawson/ PA) Support for digital ID has collapsed since Sir Keir Starmer announced a national rollout as ...

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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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LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The British government said on Friday it would require every employee to hold a digital identity document, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's latest attempt to tackle illegal ...

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 ...