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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Propose Mandatory Digital 'Brit Card'
Caption: Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Propose Mandatory Digital ‘Brit Card’. Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards, called the 'Brit Card,' for all UK workers. The Brit Card aims to combat illegal immigration and ensure that only eligible individuals can work or access certain public services. The digital ID would be stored on smartphones and verified via an app used by employers, landlords, banks, and immigration officials. The system, built on the government’s ‘One Login’ platform, supports many services and simplifies identity verification. Supporters say the Brit Card will prevent exploitation by rogue landlords and employers and avoid scandals like Windrush. New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood strongly supports the plan, reflecting her long-standing advocacy for ID cards. The Tony Blair Institute welcomed the proposal as a transformative step for public services and government trust. Civil liberties groups and some politicians warn of mass surveillance, privacy risks, and potential data errors. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Keir Starmer,Brit Card,digital ID,mandatory ID,UK immigration,illegal immigration,identity verification,privacy concerns,data security,Home Secretary,digital identity
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