Burnham will scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living

Andy Burnham will scrap digital ID in his first major break from one of Sir Keir Starmer’s policies (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

Andy Burnham will scrap Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme when he takes office on Monday.

Mr Burnham’s team described the move as a “reset of priorities”, with money earmarked for implementing digital ID redirected to more “tangible” improvements to people’s lives.