"BBC Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme in a speech on Friday."
"The prime minister believes it would help crack down on illegal working and modernise the state, according to senior figures in government."
"The scheme will be subject to a consultation on how to make it work for those without a smartphone or passport."
"This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly."
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme in a speech on Friday. The prime minister believes the scheme would help crack down on illegal working and modernise the state, according to senior government figures. The proposal will include a consultation on how to accommodate people without smartphones or passports. The plan frames digital identification as a tool for immigration enforcement and public-sector modernization. Senior figures signal the government intends to explore operational and accessibility issues before implementing the scheme.
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