Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Andy Burnham scraps the digital ID scheme upon entering Downing Street Monday, redirecting resources to cost-of-living support. The plan, which attracted 3 million petition signatures opposing it, was originally scheduled for 2029 rollout to combat illegal working. Burnham's move distances the incoming prime minister from predecessor Keir Starmer's unpopular policies.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 20:30 UTC
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