"Starmer's plans envisage ID cards being stored on devices in the same way contactless payment cards or the NHS app are. The digital ID would be the authoritative proof of identity and residency status in the UK and include name, date of birth, and a photo as well as information on nationality and residency status, reports the PA news agency."
"I know working people are worried about the level of illegal migration into this country. A secure border and controlled migration are reasonable demands, and this government is listening and delivering. Digital ID is an enormous opportunity for the UK. It will make it tougher to work illegally in this country, making our borders more secure. And it will also offer ordinary citizens countless benefits, like being able to prove your identity to access key services swiftly rather than hunting around for an old utility bill."
Digital ID will be stored on devices similarly to contactless payment cards or the NHS app and will serve as authoritative proof of identity and residency. The ID will include name, date of birth, a photo, nationality, and residency status. The scheme will make proving the right to work mandatory, while people will not be required to carry or be asked to produce the ID. Provision for those without smartphones will be addressed in consultation, and physical cards could be issued as an alternative. The ID is intended to reduce illegal working and improve border security.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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