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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-digital-id-brit-card-uk-labour-illegal-migrants-b2834065.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g54g6vgpdohttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/25/keir-starmer-expected-to-announce-plans-for-digital-id-cards
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  • The plan would roll out a mandatory digital ID for right to work, signaling a shift toward state-managed identity in public life.
  • Officials say the ID system will be accessible even for those without smartphones, aiming for inclusivity while modernizing checks.
  • Public petitions opposing the plan surged, reflecting strong privacy concerns about a Brit card and adding pressure on policymakers.

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Keir Starmer to announce plans for digital ID scheme

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Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards

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Starmer to unveil plan for digital ID cards to crack down on illegal immigration

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All UK adults will need digital ID cards and here's when you'll need to show it

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All UK adults to require digital ID under Keir Starmer plan

All UK citizens will soon be required to have a digital 'Brit-card' ID

All UK citizens will soon be required to have a digital 'Brit-card' ID

Keir Starmer to set out plan for millions to require digital ID

Keir Starmer to set out plan for millions to require digital ID

UK plans compulsory digital ID as populist pressure over immigration rises

UK plans compulsory digital ID as populist pressure over immigration rises

Starmer's ID cards sparks backlash as over 420,000 sign petition within hours

Starmer's ID cards sparks backlash as over 420,000 sign petition within hours

U.K. says it will introduce digital ID cards, reviving a contentious idea

U.K. says it will introduce digital ID cards, reviving a contentious idea

Starmer claims digital ID cards will be 'enormous opportunity' for UK

Starmer claims digital ID cards will be 'enormous opportunity' for UK

“A step towards mass surveillance” – Over one million Brits are asking the UK to scrap the mandatory digital ID scheme

“A step towards mass surveillance” – Over one million Brits are asking the UK to scrap the mandatory digital ID scheme

Digital ID cards: UK plan to introduce digital IDs wey go make am harder for pipo witout status to find jobs - BBC News Pidgin

Digital ID cards: UK plan to introduce digital IDs wey go make am harder for pipo witout status to find jobs - BBC News Pidgin

EVERY adult in Britain will need a Government-issued ID card

EVERY adult in Britain will need a Government-issued ID card

All UK adults will now be required to have digital ID ‘BritCard’

All UK adults will now be required to have digital ID ‘BritCard’

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