Every major point in the King’s Speech as update given on digital IDs
The plan has previously proved controversial With all the chaos and turmoil surrounding UK politics at the moment, the King took his turn in the spotlight to outline the government’s plans at the State Opening of Parliament. Rather than the usual Prime Ministers Questions (PMQs) we are accustomed to on a Wednesday, we instead got […]
1 month ago
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 […]
5 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. […]
8 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 […]
8 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 […]
8 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 […]
8 months ago