UK's New Prime Minister Announces Cancellation of Digital ID Plans

Andy Burnham, the newly appointed UK Prime Minister, has decided to abandon Keir Starmer’s plan for a government-issued digital ID by 2029. Resources previously allocated for this initiative will now be redirected toward addressing cost-of-living challenges.

By Jess Weatherbed · The Verge · July 20, 2026, 14:56 UTC

UK's New Prime Minister Announces Cancellation of Digital ID Plans

Topics: Cost of Living Digital ID Government Policy

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