Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to scrap the digital ID card scheme initiated by his predecessor, Keir Starmer. The resources will be redirected toward addressing the cost of living crisis.
A London march against digital ID cards in October 2025. A petition opposing Keir Starmer’s plan attracted about 3m signatures./Getty Images A London march against digital ID cards in October 2025. A petition opposing Keir Starmer’s plan attracted about 3m signatures./Getty Images Identity cards Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’ Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of living
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