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Burnham to Kill Digital ID, Nationalise Utilities, Build Council Homes

7/19/2026

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Keir Burnham, elected Labour leader with backing from 379 MPs, said he will scrap the Digital ID scheme.
He announced plans to put water and energy utilities under public ownership and launch a council-house programme.
Opposition parties urged Burnham to call a general election for a clear mandate.
Former Conservative minister Jacob Rees-Mogg said the water sector needs private capital or taxpayer funding, rejecting nationalisation.

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Keir Burnham, elected Labour leader with backing from 379 MPs, said he will scrap the Digital ID scheme.
He announced plans to put water and energy utilities under public ownership and launch a council-house programme.
Opposition parties urged Burnham to call a general election for a clear mandate.
Former Conservative minister Jacob Rees-Mogg said the water sector needs private capital or taxpayer funding, rejecting nationalisation.