The UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID system for all citizens and residents seeking employment. Addressing the audience at the Global Progress Action Summit, Starmer announced:
“You will not be able to work in the United Kingdom if you do not have a digital ID. It’s as simple as that.”
The UK’s digital ID: Starmer’s ‘enormous opportunity’
Starmer pitched the digital ID scheme as an “enormous opportunity for the UK”: a solution to illegal immigration and a way to ensure strong border controls. The new digital ID system will store personal details, such as name, date of birth, photograph, nationality, and residency status, on an individual’s mobile device.
Interacting with employers and public services will become a process akin to contactless payments or existing NHS digital apps. While officials assure that the IDs will not have to be carried or presented on demand, they will be mandatory for an
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