PM says the scheme will make it harder to work illegally but opposition parties argue it won't stop small boat crossings.

The idea of a mandatory identification system has long been advocated by Labour as a way to tackle illegal migration.

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The ‘Brit card’ could mark the government’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal migration

The digital ID card marks the government’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal migration