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Identity Cards: Digital Technology

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Cabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 January 2026UIN 101424

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy not to introduce ID cards.

Answered by Josh Simons

On 26 September 2025, the Prime Minister announced plans for free digital ID to be available to all UK citizens and legal residents. This is not an ID card.

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