Petition against digital IDs hits 1 million signatures milestone
The petition reflects public concerns over surveillance and control as the government plans mandatory digital ID for work by Parliament's end, with over one million signatories.
- On September 26, 2025, a petition titled “Do not introduce Digital ID cards” surpassed one million signatures after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the plan.
- Launched in June, the petition opposed the 'Brit card' as a step towards mass surveillance, with Silkie Carlo warning, 'Incredibly sensitive information about each and every one of us would be hoarded by the state and vulnerable to cyber attacks'.
- The proposals specify the Government of the United Kingdom will make digital ID mandatory for the right to work, storing IDs on personal devices with strong encryption, the government said.
- Under parliamentary rules, petitions exceeding the 100,000 threshold are considered for debate, and this petition's million signatures increase pressure on government ministers to respond.
- Broadly, opponents across parties including the Conservative Party, Reform UK, the Liberal Democrats, and Labour rebels challenge the plans as ministers prepare a public consultation shortly and may legislate next year.
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A petition against the introduction of digital ID cards in the United Kingdom, which British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced will become mandatory for all employees by 2029, has been signed by 1.6 million people so far.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Friday that his government plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards. In response to the proposal, a petition has been launched urging the government not to adopt the measure. The petition has been signed by more than 1.5 million people to date.
Horror list for Keir Starmer as majority of constituencies with the most signatures on Digital ID petition are held by Labour - could YOUR seat flip?
Sir Keir Starmer has been hit with a horror list as the majority of constituencies with the most signatures on the Digital ID petition are held by Labour
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Petition against digital ID cards tops 1.5 million signatures
Sir Keir Starmer announced on Friday that the Government would introduce a new ID system by 2029.
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