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

Days before Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a digital ID scheme, Tony Blair's think-tank tells him to make it a 'flagship programme' used by everyone over 18 in the…

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

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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

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

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

Civil liberties groups warn mandatory digital IDs risk pushing ‘unauthorised migrants further into the shadows’

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keith Starmer on Friday announced plans to introduce free digital ID for both nationals and those residing in the country in a bid to curb illegal…

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

The scheme, provoked by heat on the government, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.

The plan faced immediate criticism for potentially infringing on civil liberties and failing to deter illegal immigration.

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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.

Die Forderung nach einem Personalausweis weckt bei den Briten Abwehrreflexe. Jetzt unternimmt ihr Premierminister einen neuen Versuch.

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

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

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…

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.