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Starmer eyes expansion of digital ID system to manage public services
The UK aims to curb illegal work with mandatory digital ID by 2029, inspired by India’s Aadhaar system, despite public support dropping from 35% to -14%, pollsters say.
- Sir Keir Starmer has met Nandan Nilekani to discuss expanding digital ID plans, which currently aim for a mandatory system in 2029 to tackle illegal migration.
- The Prime Minister announced that the mandatory digital ID system will start in 2029 and will be required for those working in the UK to help address illegal migration.
- Public support for the digital ID has decreased significantly, with 2.8 million people signing a petition against it.
- While the new digital ID system may not adopt India's usage of biometric data, the Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of discussing its potential benefits.
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UK faces backlash over mandatory Digital ID — could US be next?
More than 2.8 million Brits have signed a petition as of Wednesday, calling on the U.K. government to reverse its mandatory Digital ID system over concerns it will lead to "mass surveillance and digital control."The ID program, dubbed "Brit Card" and announced last week by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to be rolled out by August 2029 in an attempt by the Labour government to crack down on illegal immigration as it would bar anyone who…
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Starmer eyes expansion of digital ID system to manage public services
The Prime Minister is on a trade mission to Mumbai.
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Read Full ArticleKeir Starmer want to expand Digital ID scheme into other areas outside of work as PM thinks Britain could 'gain significant advantage'
Sir Keir Starmer believes that Britain could "gain a significant advantage" by expanding the government’s recently announced Digital ID from just covering right to work to other areas
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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