Starmer bets big on Digital ID revolution
UK PM Keir Starmer is preparing to unveil a nationwide digital ID scheme at the Labour Party conference.
The plan aims to tighten immigration controls and curb illegal migration by linking ID checks to work and housing.
Unlike Tony Blair’s failed 2000s ID card push, officials say today’s digital-first society makes adoption more viable.
Supporters see it as key to modern enforcement and service access, while critics question overlap with existing e-visas.
Polling shows public backing at 53%, though privacy and healthcare access concerns remain live issues.
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