Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
Summary
Andy Burnham will cancel plans for a government digital ID for all adults in the UK when he becomes prime minister. Instead, his government will focus on helping people with the cost of living and improving local economies.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham will scrap the national digital ID program planned for British adults.
- This decision follows previous government changes that made the digital ID scheme voluntary instead of mandatory.
- The original digital ID plan aimed to help stop illegal immigration and make it easier for citizens to prove their identity for services.
- The digital ID program was estimated to cost £1.8 billion over three years.
- Nearly 3 million people signed a petition against the mandatory digital ID.
- Burnham’s office said resources planned for digital ID will be redirected to address the cost of living.
- The cancellation comes just before Burnham meets King Charles III to become prime minister.
- Burnham is also expected to announce plans to continue some existing oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
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