UK PM Starmer Expected to Announce Digital ID Scheme at Party Conference

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil plans for a digital identification system at the upcoming Labour Party conference, aiming to overhaul immigration and asylum processes. The digital IDs would be issued to people legally entitled to reside in the UK, including citizens and those with legal immigration status, and could be used for employment verification and rental agreements. This initiative seeks to reduce illegal migration and ease political tensions related to immigration, with public support reportedly strong. Critics, however, warn the scheme risks creating a "dystopian nightmare" by imposing mandatory digital ID checks in everyday life, potentially burdening law-abiding citizens. The government continues to refine the details of the scheme, with the announcement expected soon. The move marks a significant step towards digital modernization of identity verification processes in the UK.