Starmer’s digital ID plan has split opinion, but many in our community have drawn on experiences overseas to argue ID cards are practical and long overdue

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Our community is split on government plans for a compulsory digital ‘Brit card’. While some warned it would erode civil liberties and fail to address illegal migration, others…

As Keir Starmer aims to revive ID card system first proposed by Tony Blair, we look at the arguments for and against

‘Brit card’ already facing opposition from privacy campaigners as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration

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

PM to set out plans for compulsory ‘Brit card’ but faces opposition from civil liberty groups over privacy concerns

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Sir Keir Starmer 's plans for a new digital ID held on people's phones have caused significant debate in Britain this week amid claims they are 'dystopian' proposals.

Starmer’s digital ID plan has split opinion, but many in our community have drawn on experiences overseas to argue ID cards are practical and long overdue

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has proposed a nationwide digital identification system called the Brit Card.The initiative represents the Labour government’s latest move to…

ID cards have become an essential part of life for many across the bloc, with digital versions already launched in many member states

U.K. citizens and permanent residents will get digital ID cards that will make it easier to access health care, welfare, child care and other public services.

Starmer’s proposal has been criticised by rivals and civil liberties groups and campaigners worry about people without smartphones

A decade and a half ago, the last Labour government’s rollout of ID cards was scrapped amid an outcry over an invasion of privacy. Alex Ross asks what has changed today, and…

Views range from concerns over civil liberties and cybersecurity, to welcoming it as a helpful system to streamline services

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Keir Starmer's digital ID proposal has been criticised by rivals and civil liberties groups over privacy concerns.