Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Summary
Andy Burnham plans to cancel Keir Starmer’s digital ID card scheme when he becomes prime minister. Instead, he will focus resources on helping people with the cost of living and supporting communities.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham will scrap the digital ID card plan initially proposed by Keir Starmer.
- The digital ID cards were intended to prove people could work legally in the UK.
- The scheme was expected to cost around £1.8 billion, but exact costs were unclear.
- About 3 million people signed a petition opposing the digital ID cards.
- Burnham’s team wants to redirect money to address living costs and support local communities.
- The proposed ID cards would include personal details like residency status and a photo.
- The idea faced criticism over privacy and data security concerns.
- Previous UK governments also tried to introduce ID cards but abandoned the plans.
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