Keir Starmer drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
“Another U-turn.” Sir Keir Starmer has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID cards for workers, marking the government’s 13th policy reversal in just 18 months in office, an average of one every six weeks. By the time 2029 comes around, right-to-work checks will be done digitally, such as via biometric passports, however, registering with the […]
2 months ago
Keir Starmer says there is ‘absolutely no way’ digital ID will track the lives of Brits
He has addressed some of the public’s concerns Keir Starmer has said that there is ‘no way’ new digital ID cards will be used to track things like people’s consumption habits. Last month (26 September), the government announced that digital ID cards, dubbed “Britcards” would be coming to the UK, subject to a full consultation. […]
5 months ago
Keir Starmer issues statement about digital ID cards
The digitalisation will be televised. Keir Starmer has issued a statement regarding digital ID cards. Last month (26 September), the government announced that digital ID cards, dubbed “Britcards” would be coming to the UK, subject to a full consultation. The proposal is part of a new plan to tackle illegal immigration with the new ID […]
5 months ago
Government launches first digital ID today
The digitalisation will be televised. Under new plans to start digitalising almost every form of ID in the UK, the government today (17 October) rolled out the first digital ID. Last month (26 September), the government announced that digital ID cards, dubbed “Britcards” would be coming to the UK, subject to a full consultation. The […]
5 months ago
Digital IDs could be mandatory for anyone on benefits, PM suggests
Sir Keir Starmer said the system could work similarly to the one in place in India. Digital IDs could be mandatory for anyone on benefits, the Prime Minister has suggested. After meeting with the architect of India’s national identification system, Sir Keir Starmer said the system could work similarly to the one in place in […]
5 months ago
Major software company rules out helping Labour introduce digital ID cards
It’s the latest blow to Keir Starmer A major software company has ruled out helping Labour introduce their digital ID cards due to the lack of public support for the initiative. Louis Mosley, the UK boss of Palantir Technologies, has confirmed that the software company will not aid the government also citing the lack of […]
6 months ago