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The Prime Minister sets out digital ID plans

Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to introduce mandatory digital identification.

The Prime Minister has set out plans to introduce mandatory digital identification before the next general electon, to try to tackle illegal migration. In a speech in London, Sir Keir Starmer said politicians had been too "squeamish" about addressing the issue. Opposition parties have criticised the move. But Labour's large majority means the party needs to convince only its own MPs to push the plans through the Commons.

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