Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, explained the party's decision to scrap Sir Keir Starmer's flagship digital ID programme. Ms Powell stated the programme was dropped to allow the government to focus on the cost of living, rewiring the economy, and the political system. She described media speculation regarding the upcoming Cabinet appointments, expected on Monday, as "horribly and unedifying". Ms Powell appeared to temper rumours about Andy Burnham's stance on oil and gas drilling, indicating a "change of emphasis" in the North Sea while adhering to manifesto commitments. Senior Labour sources suggest an expected shake-up of the Foreign Office, with Ed Miliband reportedly being considered for Foreign Secretary. In fullAndy Burnham latest: Labour leader to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme and focus on bills and cost of livingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Burnham to scrap Starmer’s flagship digital ID scheme and focus on bills
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, explained the party's decision to scrap Sir Keir Starmer's flagship digital ID programme. Ms Powell stated the programme was dropped to allow the government to focus on the cost of living, rewiring the economy, and the political system. She described media speculation regarding the upcoming Cabinet appointments, expected on Monday, as "horribly and unedifying". Ms Powell appeared to temper rumours about Andy Burnham's stance on oil and gas drilling, indicating a "change of emphasis" in the North Sea while adhering to manifesto commitments. Senior Labour sources suggest an expected shake-up of the Foreign Office, with Ed Miliband reportedly being considered for Foreign Secretary. In fullAndy Burnham latest: Labour leader to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme and focus on bills and cost of livingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
