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Critics Slam Digital ID Amid TBI's £257m Plan

10/8/2025

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Blair Institute Scrutinized

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) faces scrutiny over digital ID plans linked to Larry Ellison’s £257m pledge.
Critics warn the ID could become a surveillance state or social credit system.
The Institute defends its collaboration with Oracle, saying the ID plan would boost the British economy.
A government spokesman says digital ID will help access services, with a public consultation.

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HMRC Implements Digital ID

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans to use digital ID to simplify tax payments and recover £600 million annually.
Civil liberties groups warn of a surveillance state, while The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change says digital ID could raise £2 billion yearly.
The £1 billion project would link databases to target immigration enforcement, with public consultation on safeguards.

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Blair Institute Scrutinized

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) faces scrutiny over digital ID plans linked to Larry Ellison’s £257m pledge.
Critics warn the ID could become a surveillance state or social credit system.
The Institute defends its collaboration with Oracle, saying the ID plan would boost the British economy.
A government spokesman says digital ID will help access services, with a public consultation.

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