Government considering introducing ID cards

[Cherie]

to stop illegals working, er don't we already have a National Insurance card, a CSCS card on building sites and other ways to prove legality to work, what will make this different and if a company is happy to hire illegals how will this stop them, a complete waste of money

The prime minister is considering reintroducing a digital version of the cards, which were abolished in 1953. The prime minister is seriously considering introducing a universal digital ID system as a way of tackling illegal immigration and improving the delivery of public services.

https://observer.co.uk/news/politics/article/this-is-serious-starmer-orders-move-towards-digital-id-system

[arista]

Yes but what about those who do not
have or do not use a mobile phone?

[Crimson Dynamo]

The gaslighting continues...

[Cherie]

How will carrying an ID card improve delivery of local services :crazy:

[Cherie]

Yes but what about those who do not
have or do not use a mobile phone?

I guess you will get a cheeky little card at an exorbitant cost to carry in your wallet?

[Beso]

He's such a wanker.

[Cherie]

He's such a wanker.

Probably has a firm in mind to provide them at a great cost to the taxpayer :whistle:

[Liam-]

Got nothing to do with immigration, it’s just another back door into censoring the internet and spying on people

[Beso]

Got nothing to do with immigration, it’s just another back door into censoring the internet and spying on people

That I do agree on.

[joeysteele]

I've no real objection to this, it's been thought about for decades.
However in my view, they should be made free to all UK citizens.

I recall the Blair government talking about doing this but then axed the idea, despite his massive parliamentary majorities.

Fine, bring them in, however make them free.

[Beso]

And non compulsory.

[bots]

at this point it's just an invasion into privacy

[Mystic Mock]

Got nothing to do with immigration, it’s just another back door into censoring the internet and spying on people

Exactly.