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UK Prime Minister Proposes Universal Digital ID System

8/4/2025

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring a universal digital ID system aimed at tackling illegal immigration and improving public services. With cabinet ministers rallying behind the initiative, it promises to simplify citizen-government interactions. A recent poll reveals that 53% of the public supports digital IDs, bolstered by endorsements from six former home secretaries.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring a universal digital ID system aimed at tackling illegal immigration and improving public services. With cabinet ministers rallying behind the initiative, it promises to simplify citizen-government interactions. A recent poll reveals that 53% of the public supports digital IDs, bolstered by endorsements from six former home secretaries.