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

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Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of living

The incoming PM is signalling a dramatic change in direction from Sir Keir Starmer’s government

The new Labour leader, Andy Burnham, vowed to abandon plans to introduce digital ID, and instead redirect funds elsewhere to be better reflect the priorities of the public

Mr Burnham's team described the move as a 'reset of priorities', with money that had been earmarked for implementing digital ID redirected to more 'tangible' improvements.

Andy Burnham's team said money will be redirected to more 'tangible' improvements to people’s lives

LONDON, July 19 — A planned nationwide digital ID scheme for the UK will be shelved by incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham, a spokesman said yesterday.Labour Prime Minister...

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Andy Burnham will scrap Labour’s digital ID scheme when he becomes Prime Minister, as part of a “reset of priorities” over the cost of living crisis.

A planned nationwide digital ID scheme for the U.K. will be shelved by incoming U.K. prime minister Andy Burnham, a spokesperson said on July 18.

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Mr Burnham has promised to be a leader in ‘all places’ as Britain’s next prime minister

The incoming prime minister plans to focus resources on pocketbook issues such as the cost of living, according to his allies.

Andy Burnham will prioritise cost of living over a digital ID scheme upon becoming the U.K. Prime Minister on July 20.

One of Labour's biggest technology projects is headed for the bin as Burnham reshuffles Whitehall's priorities

Digital inclusion and civil liberties campaigners welcome the U-turn — for different reasons. But some are unhappy.

Andy Burnham has now officially replaced Keir Starmer, and is reportedly planning to drop his predecessor’s plans to introduce a government-issued digital ID for all British…

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Andy Burnham’s decision to scrap Labour’s digital ID scheme may not release extra money for his cost of living agenda