Keir Starmer denies change to digital ID plan is yet another U-turn

Keir Starmer is facing criticism over a change to his digital ID plan, specifically regarding mandatory proof of right to work. The original proposal required a specific digital ID, but now allows for alternative digital forms of identification like passports with digital chips. While the government describes it as a technical adjustment, critics, including Conservatives like Kemi Badenoch, are calling it a U-turn and accusing Starmer of lacking direction. Starmer denies this, stating that mandatory digital checks for employment will still be required to combat illegal work. The Labour party maintains the core principle of digital verification remains intact, regardless of the specific form of digital ID used.

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