BBC News·3 min read·medium
Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living
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Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to scrap the government's digital ID scheme. The decision aims to reallocate resources toward addressing the cost of living crisis and everyday public priorities.
Image source, Getty Images By Adam Goldsmith Published 18 July 2026, 21:02 BST Updated 10 minutes ago Andy Burnham will scrap plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults when he becomes prime minister.
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