US EditionStarmer to Unveil Plan for Digital ID Cards to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration
The proposed BritCard will require UK adults to verify their right to work or rent housing, aiming to reduce illegal employment and migration amid 1,157 recent small boat arrivals, officials said.
- Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for a new digital ID scheme to address illegal immigration and black market workers in the UK.
- A poll of 2,050 adults found that 49% support introducing mandatory digital identity cards, while 25% opposed the policy.
- Civil liberties groups like Big Brother Watch are opposing the proposed 'BritCard', arguing it would be harmful to privacy, equality and civil liberties.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's main battlehorse, the fight against illegal immigration must be greatly strengthened with this measure.
UK to implement digital ID to combat illegal immigration
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters Britain has said today it would introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme for British citizens and residents starting a new job as a measure to deter illegal immigration.
UK's New Digital ID Scheme Sparks Controversy
UK's New Digital ID Scheme Sparks Controversy The UK government announced a forthcoming mandatory digital ID scheme intended to combat illegal immigration by verifying citizens and residents starting new employment. The initiative aims to strengthen border controls, a significant concern for voters, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to address illegal crossings.Despite the government's intentions, the proposal has faced backlash. Cri…
Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Friday his plans for this new digital card, which would verify the right of a citizen or foreigner to live and work in the country Read
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