Calls (Again) for UK ID Card – But This Time Its Digital

Even though the UK has recently replaced prime ministers faster than some people replace their toothbrushes, there was a time, not so long ago, when Britain held on to its leaders. Two such politicians, who would have faced each other from opposing political parties, have joined forces to promote the introduction of digital ID cards, which has been met with mixed reactions.

In their recent report , ex-UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair (Labour) and Lord Hague (former Conservative leader) called for the implementation of digital ID cards for all UK citizens, saying that the current government records system is outdated and in need of modernisation. The former leaders argue that the introduction of digital ID cards would revolutionise how the country operates in the modern age, bringing about a technological revolution.