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UK Government Proposes Digital ID Cards for Teens

10/11/2025

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Starmer Promotes Digital IDs

The UK Government plans digital ID cards for children as young as 13, announced by Sir Keir Starmer.
Initially, the cards would verify the right to work and help curb illegal immigration.
Starmer supported a voluntary version for tasks such as booking childcare and claiming benefits.
The identity would be available to citizens aged 16 and older, with consultations on including those aged 13+.

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Johnson Opposes Digital IDs

Boris Johnson, former UK prime minister, opposes the government's digital ID scheme and says he will refuse to use cards.
He calls scheme costly and questions its purpose, warning it would be a financial burden like HS2.
Johnson also backs reinstating the Rwanda plan to address illegal migration, claiming it would be more effective.
A petition against the digital ID scheme has reached over 2.8 million signatures, reflecting public dissent.

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Starmer Promotes Digital IDs

The UK Government plans digital ID cards for children as young as 13, announced by Sir Keir Starmer.
Initially, the cards would verify the right to work and help curb illegal immigration.
Starmer supported a voluntary version for tasks such as booking childcare and claiming benefits.
The identity would be available to citizens aged 16 and older, with consultations on including those aged 13+.

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